The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scripted history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporatio in the Kerala local body polls, with former DGP R Sreelekha IPS set to become the first woman mayor of the state capital.
Historic Win for BJP in Kerala
The victory marks a major political breakthrough for the BJP in Kerala, a state traditionally dominated by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF). Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, has long been considered a tough battleground for the BJP.
Party leaders described the result as a turning point for urban politics in Kerala.
Who Is R Sreelekha IPS?
R Sreelekha, a former Director General of Police, is therefore a well-known figure in Kerala’s administrative and public life. Moreover, her appointment as mayor makes her the first woman to hold the post in Thiruvananthapuram, thus adding to the historic nature of the BJP’
Supporters praised her administrative experience and leadership credentials.According to final results, the BJP secured enough seats to form the council, overcoming stiff competition from both the LDF and the Congress-led UDF.
BJP leaders called the win a vote for change and governance-focused politics.LDF leaders acknowledged the setback while stressing their overall statewide performance.UDF leaders said the results reflect shifting urban voter preferences.
