Local body byelections under way in Kerala’s Ernakulam district

Bypolls are being held to Karakkod, a division reserved for women in Piravom municipality, North Marady, a ward reserved for scheduled castes in Marady panchayat, Choorathodu in Vengoor panchayat and Kozhipilli, a ward reserved for women in Varapetty panchayat

Byelections to one municipal division and three panchayat wards in Ernakulam district in Kerala are progressing.

The polling started at 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Elections are being held to Karakkod, a division reserved for women in Piravom municipality, North Marady, a ward reserved for scheduled castes in Marady panchayat, Choorathodu in Vengoor panchayat and Kozhipilli, a ward reserved for women in Varapetty panchayat.

Counting will be held in the local body offices concerned on Thursday.

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