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. (image for representational purposes)

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.