Kochi: Six postal votes were allotted for the Thrikkakara by-election this time. Postal votes are allotted to officials who are directly involved in the election process. None of the allotted votes have been returned so far.
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot (ETPB) or Service Votes are issued to officers serving in the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The constituency has been allotted 83 service votes in connection with the by-elections. Of these, three votes were returned. Postal and service votes received until 7.59 am on June 3, the counting day, will be considered for counting.