Kerala's local body elections proceeded without VVPATs despite their use in national polls, with voters urged to confirm votes by sound.

Congress leader Shama Mohamed urged voters in Kerala’s local body elections on December 11, 2025, to press EVM buttons until a confirmation sound plays, as VVPAT machines were not used in panchayat elections despite their presence in national polls. She expressed surprise at the absence of VVPATs and emphasized manual verification. The second phase, covering 1,199 local bodies across seven districts, saw voting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with vote counting set for December 13. The first phase had a 70.9% turnout, led by Ernakulam at 74.58%. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan voted and commented on political dynamics, including LDF gains and the Sabarimala issue.