Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 26 -- Preparations for the upcoming local body elections are underway in Kerala, with postal ballots and ballot labels now ready. The first batch of ballot labels and postal ballots was received by Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari from Printing Director Amir C.A. at the Government Central Press.

Kerala Local Body polls will be held in two phases on December 9 and 11. Counting will be held on December 13. The model code of conduct has come into force across the state. Elections are to be held in 1199 of the total 1200 local bodies in Kerala.

Speaking to ANI, Thiruvananthapuram DC Anu Kumari said, "As a part of our preparation for the local body elections, printing of the postal ballot papers and m...