Voters at a polling booth in Malappuram. (Source: Kerala PRD)
The third and final phase of local body elections in Kerala Monday is likely to see a turnout higher than the first two phases, figures from the State Election Commission indicate.
As per data available till 3 pm, a voter turnout of 63.76 per cent was recorded in Malappuram, 63.32 per cent in
Kozhikode, 63.16 per cent in Kannur and 61.9 per cent in Kasaragod. The final polling figure will be available after 8 pm. If the present trend continues, the four districts are likely to record a turnout between 75 per cent and 80 per cent. In comparison, the first two phases of the elections recorded 72 per cent and 76 per cent turnout respectively.