V.V. Rajesh: Saffron entry
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 50 seats and becoming the first party to win in Kerala. V.V. Rajesh, a prominent BJP figure, was elected Mayor after a last-minute shift in leadership preference. Despite Ms. R. Sreelekha's initial lead for the position, Mr. Rajesh ultimately secured the victory due to his long experience building the party at the grassroots level. The BJP's local victory is seen as a potential stepping stone toward capturing power in the upcoming Assembly election, but the party's overall vote share has declined.
26 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
V.V. Rajesh, leader of the BJP, was sworn in as the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking the first time the party has held this position in a Kerala Corporation.
27 DEC 2025
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The BJP won the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, with V.V. Rajesh becoming the first party to win in Kerala and securing the mayoral position after a leadership shift.
1 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi congratulated the newly elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor and Deputy Mayor on their historic victory, citing the BJP's success as a sign of a new dawn.
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