BJP Scripts History: Wins Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Ends LDF’s 45-Year Dominance in Kerala Capital

Thiruvananthapuram, December 15, 2025 – In a landmark victory that signals a major shift in Kerala’s political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has captured the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, securing 50 out of 100 contested wards. This breakthrough ends the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s over four-decade-long hold on the state capital’s civic body and paves the way for Kerala’s first-ever BJP Mayor.

Key Election Results in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation:

• BJP-NDA: 50 seats (majority achieved due to one ward polling postponed after a candidate’s death)
• LDF: 29 seats
• UDF: 19 seats
• Others/Independents: 2 seats

The victory marks a significant urban gain for the BJP amid widespread anti-incumbency against the ruling LDF government. Prominent contenders for the mayoral post include former DGP R. Sreelekha, who won from Sasthamangalam ward, and senior leader V.V. Rajesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the win as a “watershed moment in Kerala’s politics,” stating on X: “Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a powerful signal that people trust us for development and ease of living.”

Statewide Context: UDF Dominates, LDF Retains Kozhikode

While the BJP celebrated its historic urban breakthrough in the capital (and also captured Tripunithura Municipality), the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest gainer statewide:

• UDF secured control of four municipal corporations (including Kochi, Thrissur, Kollam, and Kannur).
• LDF held onto Kozhikode Corporation but suffered heavy losses elsewhere.
• Overall, UDF swept numerous panchayats and municipalities, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with LDF’s governance.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, whose Lok Sabha constituency includes Thiruvananthapuram, acknowledged the BJP’s “historic performance” while congratulating UDF’s statewide success.

This result is seen as a bellwether for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, highlighting growing urban support for BJP’s development agenda under PM Modi’s leadership.

Stay tuned to Hindutone.com for the latest updates on Kerala’s political developments, BJP’s rising influence, and the upcoming mayoral election in Thiruvananthapuram.

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