Published Nov 06, 2026 | 5:36 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 06, 2026 | 5:36 PM
The new polling stations and relocations were carried out in accordance with the Commission's prescribed norms.
Synopsis: The Election Commission of India has approved a reorganisation of polling stations in Keralam, increasing their total number from 30,471 to 30,682. The exercise involved setting up 216 new polling stations, merging five and shifting 178 to new locations or buildings, taking into account voter numbers, infrastructure, accessibility and local geography. District Collectors will take the necessary follow-up measures to implement the changes, which comply with the Commission’s prescribed norms on the maximum number of voters at each polling station.
The Election Commission of India has approved the reorganisation of polling stations in Keralam, increasing their number from 30,471 to 30,682 ahead of the elections. The exercise involved setting up 216 new polling stations, merging five existing ones and shifting 178 polling stations to new locations or buildings.
The reorganisation was aimed at making voting more convenient and ensuring smoother conduct of elections across the State.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer, Keralam, the Election Commission considered the number of voters attached to each polling station, availability of basic infrastructure, accessibility of polling locations and the geographical features of different areas while approving the changes.
The new polling stations and relocations were carried out in accordance with the Commission’s prescribed norms, including the maximum permissible number of voters at each polling station.
District Collectors will take the necessary follow-up measures to implement the changes.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
