VV Rajesh Becomes Thiruvananthapuram's First BJP Mayor

VV Rajesh has been elected as the first-ever BJP Mayor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking a historic political shift in Kerala. He secured 51 votes, ending over four decades of Left Democratic Front rule in the state capital. This victory follows the BJP-led NDA becoming the single largest bloc in the recent local body elections.

• VV Rajesh elected as Thiruvananthapuram's first BJP Mayor.
• Secured 51 votes with support from BJP councillors and an independent.
• Ends over four decades of Left Democratic Front rule in the capital.
• BJP-led NDA emerged as the single largest party in local polls.
• A significant political breakthrough for BJP in Kerala.
• Election results announced after local body polls on Dec 9 and 11, 2025.

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