Kerala Local Body Polls: Phase 2 Begins Dec 11

• Kerala's second phase of local body elections is set to commence on December 11.
• This phase will involve over 1.53 crore voters electing representatives for 12,931 wards across 604 local bodies.
• The first phase of polling, held on Tuesday, concluded peacefully with a voter turnout of nearly 70%.
• State Election Commissioner A. Shahjahan urged for a peaceful second phase, following the smooth conduct of the first.

Why It Matters: It shapes local governance for 1.53 crore voters in Kerala.