Kerala High Court invalidates oaths of 20 BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, fresh swearing-in done for 19
The Kerala High Court ruled that 20 BJP councillors and a Congress member in Kerala violated the Municipality Act by taking oaths in the name of deities, martyrs, or political movements. The court ordered them to retake their oaths within four weeks, stating that while their actions were invalid, the mandate of the people is supreme. The court's decision comes after several councillors took oaths in various names, including "Balidaanis," Sree Padmanabhaswamy, and local deities.
24 JUN 2026
— NDTV
Oath Invalid, Kerala Court Orders Fresh Swearing-In For 20 BJP Councillors
· THIS STORY — 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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