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Kerala's Political Shift: BJP's Historic Win in Thiruvananthapuram Sparks Change

The BJP is celebrating a major victory in Kerala's local body elections, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram. Party state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar says they will bring Prime Minister Modi's development agenda to the local bodies. This win marks the end of the Left's long-standing rule in the city corporation. Meanwhile, opposition leaders are urging voters to remain cautious of what they call communal politics.

Key Points: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Hails BJP Kerala Poll Win, Vows Modi's Agenda

  • NDA wins 50 of 101 wards in Thiruvananthapuram, ending LDF's four-decade rule
  • PM Modi called state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar to congratulate party workers
  • Kerala Minister Sivankutty warns voters against "communal forces" trap
  • Lower voter turnout of 58.24% noted in this local body election
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Will bring Modi's developmental policies that people have entrusted us with: Rajeev Chandrasekhar hails BJP's performance at Kerala local body polls

BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar vows to implement PM Modi's development policies in Kerala after NDA's historic local body poll victory in Thiruvananthapuram.

"We will bring Narendra Modi Ji's development politics and development governance, corruption-free governance to all of these local bodies. - Rajeev Chandrasekhar"

Thiruvananthapuram, December 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar for the party's 'historic' performance in the recently concluded Kerala local body polls, promising the state party leaders of support and cooperation from the centre to enable development of Kerala.

While the party held a victory rally in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram today, the BJP state chief said they will bring Narendra Modi's development agenda and corruption-free governance to the local bodies that people have entrusted to the party.

"PM Modi called me this morning to congratulate all our workers and on behalf of all of them, I thanked him and I said we require his support and we require his cooperation and he has promised us 100 % support and cooperation for the development of Kerala," Chandrasekhar told ANI during the road show.

Hailing the NDA winning 50 of the 101 wards in Thiruvananthapuram, the BJP leader said, "The public has given us an opportunity to serve, and we will bring Narendra Modi Ji's development politics and development governance, corruption-free governance to all of these local bodies that the people have entrusted us with."

The NDA's biggest breakthrough came in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, where it secured control for the first time, ending the LDF's four-decade-long rule. Of the 101 wards, the NDA won 50, while the LDF secured 29 and the UDF 19; two seats went to independents.

The result is being seen as a major political setback for both the Left and the Congress in the state capital.

However, Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty and CPI(M) leader said that voters should treat BJP's gains as a warning against falling for the "trap of communal forces."

"Voters should not fall into the trap of communal forces. We accept the election outcome," he added.

Sivankutty pointed out that the voter turnout this time was 58.24 per cent, lower than in the previous elections. He said that the LDF's core support base in Thiruvananthapuram remained intact and that a detailed review and evaluation of the results would be carried out.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As a Keralite, I'm cautiously optimistic. The BJP's win is historic, but the real test is delivery. We need local issues addressed - waste management, traffic, and civic amenities. Hope this isn't just about national politics but about our city.
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Suresh O
The Education Minister has a point about low turnout. Many traditional voters may have stayed home. The BJP must work hard to earn the trust of all communities in Kerala, not just their core base. The "communal forces" label is a serious one to shake off.
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Anjali F
Finally! A corruption-free governance promise is what we need. The old parties had their chance. Time for new energy and Modi's development model. Hope they focus on job creation for our youth.
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David E
Interesting to see this political shift in Kerala. As an observer, breaking a 40-year rule is significant. The promise of central support could mean more funds for development. Will be watching how this plays out on the ground.
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Karthik V
The LDF and UDF should do some serious soul-searching instead of giving warnings. People voted for change. Performance matters, not just ideology. Let's see if the BJP can actually improve our corporation. The bar is set low after the previous mess.

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