BJP Makes History In Kerala, VV Rajesh Named Thiruvananthapuram Mayor After Poll Win

In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched the Mayor's post in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation for the first time. India Today's Shibimol KG reports that the party has named V.V. Rajesh as the Mayor following the NDA's surge to 50 seats in the civic polls, up from 35 in 2020. The ruling LDF slipped to 29 seats, losing its long-held dominance. The report highlights that this victory boosts the BJP's confidence ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Additionally, the broadcast mentions that BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has announced his candidature from Neymam.