Kerala’s political fault lines are cracking in Thiruvananthapuram, where BJP’s sweep of the corporation elections has dislodged the Left’s decades-long stronghold. Securing 50 of 101 seats, plus independent support for a majority edge over LDF’s 29 and UDF’s 20, this win validates years of tireless cadre work.
As the hub of 14 assembly constituencies, the district now anchors BJP’s assembly prep. The party’s ascent—from one near-miss in 2011 to four in 2021—mirrors Congress’s decline from eight seats to one, setting the stage for saffron surges if local trends hold.
High-profile moves include Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s Nemom bid, echoing BJP’s 2016 victory and his Tharoor challenge. Focus also sharpens on Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkavu, and Attingal runner-up seats. The corporation feat surges confidence, with rhetoric escalating from assembly footholds to dismantling regional dominions of Left and Congress.
Observers see this as a pivotal moment, potentially triggering realignments in Kerala’s fiercely contested arena and paving the way for BJP’s expanded footprint.