尽管全国选举中使用了VVPAT，喀拉拉邦地方选举却未使用VVPAT，选民被敦促通过声音确认投票。 Kerala's local body elections proceeded without VVPATs despite their use in national polls, with voters urged to confirm votes by sound.

国大党领导人沙玛·穆罕默德呼吁2025年12月11日喀拉拉邦地方选举的选民在确认音响起前按下电子投票机按钮，因为尽管VVPAT机器在全国选举中存在，但村委会选举中并未使用。 Congress leader Shama Mohamed urged voters in Kerala’s local body elections on December 11, 2025, to press EVM buttons until a confirmation sound plays, as VVPAT machines were not used in panchayat elections despite their presence in national polls. 她对缺少VVPAT表示惊讶,并强调人工核查。 She expressed surprise at the absence of VVPATs and emphasized manual verification. 第二阶段覆盖了7个区的1 199个地方机构,从上午7时至下午6时进行了投票,计票时间定在12月13日。 The second phase, covering 1,199 local bodies across seven districts, saw voting from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with vote counting set for December 13. 第一阶段有70.9%的投票率,由Ernakulam领导,占74.58%。 The first phase had a 70.9% turnout, led by Ernakulam at 74.58%. 首席部长Pinarayi Vijayan投票评论了政治动态,包括民主同盟军的成果和萨巴里马拉问题。 Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan voted and commented on political dynamics, including LDF gains and the Sabarimala issue.