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Headline: BJP-NDA Ousts LDF After Four Decades in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Election

Thiruvananthapuram, India – December 13, 2025 – In a stunning upset, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (BJP-NDA) has seized control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending over 40 years of dominance by the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The NDA secured a majority with 50 out of 101 wards in Saturday’s local body elections, while the LDF was relegated to 29 seats.

This victory marks a significant turning point in Kerala’s political landscape. The NDA has been steadily gaining ground in the region, but this represents their most substantial achievement to date. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the win as “a watershed moment in Kerala’s politics” in a tweet following the results.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) also experienced gains, securing 19 seats, reversing a previous downward trend, primarily at the expense of the LDF. The LDF, which had expressed confidence in expanding their 51-seat majority, suffered unexpected losses, including in traditionally strong areas.

Despite facing recent allegations of corruption and internal turmoil leading up to the election, the BJP appears to have maintained its support base and increased its margins in previously won wards.

While the LDF retained control of all four municipalities and the district panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram, the loss of the Corporation and the erosion of urban votes will likely raise concerns for the party leadership ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Key victories included BJP candidate R. Sreelekha, former Director General of Police, who won from Sasthamangalam. Congress leader K.S. Sabarinadhan secured a narrow victory from Kowdiar.

Following the results, BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that the people of Kerala are embracing the BJP’s vision of a “developed Kerala,” attributing the victory to the failures of the LDF-led state government and the Corporation.

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