Councillor R. Sreelekha Resignation Report

7 UPDATES · 9 DAYS · 3 OCT 2026 — 11 OCT 2026

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Latest · 11 Oct 2026

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha informed Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh of her intent to resign from the corporation council due to delayed projects in the Sasthamangalam ward.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the reported resignation of former DGP R. Sreelekha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following her being overlooked for the Thiruvananthapuram Mayor post, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by R. Sreelekha, the BJP, or the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation unless they are direct developments of this specific resignation occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

3Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Retired DGP R. Sreelekha reportedly quit the BJP and her position as Sasthamangalam ward councillor after being overlooked for the Thiruvananthapuram Mayor post.

The Hindu

Councillor R. Sreelekha reportedly expressed a desire to resign from the Sasthamangalam ward, potentially reducing the BJP's seat count in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.

The Hindu

M.V. Govindan and T.P. Ramakrishnan claimed that R. Sreelekha’s resignation as a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor exposed internal Bharatiya Janata Party differences and potential loss of power.

4Oct

The Hindu

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha reversed her planned resignation from the Sasthamangalam ward following media speculation and visits from party members.

5Oct

The Hindu

Former IPS officer R. Sreelekha may resign as a ward councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, potentially reducing the BJP tally to 49 seats and triggering a Sasthamangalam ward bypoll.

NDTV

BJP councillor R Sreelekha agreed to withdraw her resignation from the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after discussions with party leaders resolved her personal reasons for stepping down.

11Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha informed Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh of her intent to resign from the corporation council due to delayed projects in the Sasthamangalam ward.

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