
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured its first-ever Corporation election victory in Kerala, winning 50 seats in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. V.V. Rajesh, a prominent local BJP leader, has been chosen as the new Mayor, despite R. Sreelekha, a former DGP who recently joined the party, also being a contender. The BJP's campaign emphasized development, promising a blueprint within 45 days of taking office. This win marks a significant achievement for the party in the state.