Kannur, Dec. 11 -- Voters in Kerala exercised their franchise in the second phase of local body elections on Thursday. People were seen in large numbers casting votes in Malappuram Municipality Ward 37.

The national General Secretary of the Indian Union Muslim League, PK Kunhalikutty, expressed confidence in the United Democratic Front (UDF) victory, stating that the party will definitely sweep Kerala this time.

"We have very good hope that this time there will be UDF in Kerala. In these local body elections, UDF is going to win. Compared to the last local body elections, UDF will sweep Kerala. The main issue is the people's feelings against the government. People have really suffered. Sabarimala will also influence these elections," he...