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Summary:

An RSS worker, Anand K. Thampi, was found dead in Thiruvananthapuram, India. A message allegedly written by him suggests he committed suicide after being denied a BJP ticket to contest local elections. He claims he was sidelined due to the influence of a “sand mafia” linked to other BJP/RSS members and their preference for a different candidate. The message also speaks of family problems and isolation from friends and party members after deciding to run as an Independent. The BJP denies his name was considered for a ticket and claims they wouldn’t nominate anyone linked to illegal activities.

News Article:

RSS Worker Found Dead in Thiruvananthapuram, Alleged Suicide Note Cites Political Disappointment

Thiruvananthapuram, India – November 15, 2025 – A 40-year-old Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker, Anand K. Thampi, was found dead in a shed near his home in Thrikkannapuram on Saturday evening. Police are investigating the death as a suspected suicide.

A WhatsApp message purportedly written by Mr. Thampi before his death has surfaced, claiming his decision to contest upcoming local body polls as an Independent candidate, after being denied a BJP ticket, led to immense mental strain. According to the message, the BJP chose M.V. Vinod Kumar as their candidate instead.

The alleged suicide note accuses some BJP and RSS leaders of being connected to a “sand mafia” and influencing the selection process to favor a candidate with similar ties. Mr. Thampi further stated that his decision to run as an Independent resulted in isolation from friends and colleagues. The message also alluded to family problems.

The message explicitly requested that no BJP or RSS workers be allowed to view his body. Police were alerted to the situation and notified local BJP leaders, but arrived to find Mr. Thampi deceased.

Karamana Jayan, BJP district president, expressed sadness over the death but denied Mr. Thampi was ever considered for the BJP ticket in Thrikkannapuram. “Anand used to be an RSS worker and had not held in any post in the BJP,” Jayan stated, adding that the party would never nominate anyone associated with the “sand mafia” or other criminal elements. He maintained that candidates were selected based on their likelihood of winning.

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