Kerala Local Body Polls: Second Phase Voting Begins in 7 Districts

• Second phase of Kerala local body elections began in seven districts.
• Polling is taking place in Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
• Over 1.53 crore voters will elect representatives for 12,931 wards across 604 local bodies.
• The local body polls are considered a key indicator for next year's state assembly elections.
• Results for both phases of polling will be announced on December 13.

Why It Matters: These Kerala local elections are a key indicator for next year's state polls.