Thiruvananthapuram’s municipal polls delivered BJP its first-ever majority, prompting PM Modi to organize an exclusive dinner for the 50 councilors at his Delhi home on February 13. This historic ouster of the LDF after 40-plus years underscores rising saffron influence in Kerala.
The full contingent, led by Mayor VV Rajesh, sets off February 9 on the Kerala Express, greeted by party affiliates at major stops nationwide—a journey designed to spotlight the win coast-to-coast.
Complementing the PM’s hospitality, plans include monument tours and the rollout of the city’s development blueprint. Leadership frames this as more than a local win; it’s a national template for expansion.
Modi termed the outcome a milestone ‘written in gold,’ following up with direct letters to the mayor and deputy. Securing power via independent support elevates the invite’s prestige, rare for city councilors, especially amid BJP’s legislative vacuum in Kerala. The event cements the victory’s strategic value.