Oath Invalid, Kerala Court Orders Fresh Swearing-In For 20 BJP Councillors
The Kerala High Court invalidated the oaths of 20 BJP councillors in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after they invoked specific deities and martyrs during their oath-taking ceremony. The court ordered them to retake the oaths within four weeks, while maintaining that their legal protection for actions taken as elected representatives remains intact. The Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, VV Rajesh, stated the corporation will comply with the order and facilitate the fresh swearing-in of the councillors.
24 JUN 2026
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Oath Invalid, Kerala Court Orders Fresh Swearing-In For 20 BJP Councillors
— The Hindu
The Kerala High Court invalidated the oaths of 20 BJP councillors and a Congress member, requiring them to retake their oaths within four weeks.
25 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Following a court order, the LDF escalated its protest against the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, resulting in a scuffle and injuries to several individuals.
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