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

flag 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. flag She expressed surprise at the absence of VVPATs and emphasized manual verification. flag 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. flag The first phase had a 70.9% turnout, led by Ernakulam at 74.58%. flag Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan voted and commented on political dynamics, including LDF gains and the Sabarimala issue.

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