V.V. Rajesh Named BJP’s First Mayor Candidate for Thiruvananthapuram; Asha Nath for Deputy Mayor.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Marking a historic shift in Kerala’s capital politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced senior leader V.V. Rajesh as its candidate for the post of Mayor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Councillor Asha Nath has been chosen for the post of Deputy Mayor.

The decision was finalized following high-level discussions within the BJP and RSS leadership. While the name of former DGP R. Sreelekha was initially in contention, the party ultimately prioritized the organizational experience of V.V. Rajesh, who represents the Kodunganoor ward. The BJP-led NDA secured a landmark victory in the civic body polls by winning 50 out of 101 seats, effectively ending decades of LDF-UDF dominance. (KK NEWS)

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