V.V. Rajesh of the BJP has been sworn in as the first mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking a historic win for the party in Kerala. Rajesh secured 51 votes in the 101-member council, ending the Left's 45-year dominance in the city corporation. The BJP emerged as the single largest party, winning 50 seats in the recent local body polls. This victory is seen as a significant political milestone for the BJP in Kerala, potentially influencing future state politics.