Kerala Local Body Polls: Tom Vadakkan Calls BJP's Thiruvananthapuram Win a 'Watershed Moment'

On this Special Report, India Today’s Anjali Istwal anchors a debate on the 2025 Kerala local body election results. BJP Spokesperson Tom Vadakkan terms the party’s performance in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a ‘watershed moment’, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sentiments. However, Congress National Spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed dismisses the BJP’s claims, highlighting the UDF’s decisive sweep across municipalities and gram panchayats. Reporter Shibi Mol provides ground insights, noting that Thiruvananthapuram is often called the ‘Gujarat of Kerala’ by BJP supporters due to their long-term focus on the capital. The discussion also touches on internal Congress dynamics and the impact of minority consolidation.