Kerala Polls: 2,125 Nominations Received, 1,637 Cleared; EC Gears Up for Elections

• Out of 2,125 nominations for Kerala Assembly polls, 1,637 accepted and 337 rejected by EC.
• Final pool of around 1,254 candidates expected after scrutiny; 1.75 lakh polling officials deployed.
• EC introduces "E Vidya" online training platform and emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and voting from home.
• Media personnel eligible for postal ballots for the first time; 145 companies of central forces requested for security.
• Massive electorate of 2,71,42,952 voters; special campaign for 18-30 age group to boost turnout to 85%.