The crucial local body elections in seven districts of Kerala, which were held in two phases (December 9 and 11), witnessed a turnout of 73.69 per cent. The first phase of voting stood at 70.91 per cent, and in the second phase it was 75.87 per cent. The counting of votes will be carried out on December 13 from 8 am onwards at 244 centres and 14 collectorates in the state. According to information available, the newly elected panchayat members and municipal councillors will take oath on December 21 at 10 am. Oath-taking of corporation councillors will be held on December 21 at 11 am.
