Kochi: As counting of votes for the local body elections began in Kerala, the first victory went to the LDF. The LDF candidate won in Ward 1 of Adoor in Pathanamthitta district. The first result in the state was declared within eighteen minutes of the commencement of counting. LDF candidate Biju Samuel emerged victorious from Adoor Ward 1.
In Shoranur Municipality, the BJP secured victories in three wards. Out of the four wards counted, the BJP won in three. In Koothuparamba Municipality, LDF candidate A.P. Shyamjith won in Ward 1, while the LDF also secured victory in Ward 2, with Sabina emerging as the winner.
Vote counting is progressing at 244 centres across the 14 districts of the state. Counting of postal ballots for district panchayat elections is being carried out at the collectorates under the supervision of district collectors. In the initial phase of counting, the LDF showed an early lead.
