THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Counting of votes for local body polls are ongoing. In the counting of postal votes, LDF shows a clear lead. The ruling front is currently leading on Varkala and Neyyattinkara municipalities in Thiruvananthapuram district. LDF is also leading in Pala municipality, which was a UDF stronghold. LDF is currently leading in 15 wards in Thiruvananthapuram corporation. BJP and UDF is currently leading in three wards.

In Chengannur municipality LDF is leading in four seats. It has also secured a clear lead in postal votes casted for Pathanamthitta municipality. In Kattappana LDF is leading in one seat and an independent candidate is leading in another seat.

In Kollam corporation, LDF is leading in 8 seats and UDF is leading in 2 seats. LDF also has a clear lead in Mavelikara municipality. LDF is also ahead in Karunagappally municipality. A neck and neck fight is going on between UDF and LDF in Chavakkad municipality. In Kochi corporation, UDF is leading. Whereas NDA is ahead in Changanassery municipality.