Breaking decades of red stronghold, BJP’s sweep in Thiruvananthapuram has earned its councilors a rare honor: a personal dinner invitation from PM Narendra Modi on February 13 in New Delhi. The 50 victors, backed by one independent in the 101-seat council, ended LDF’s unchallenged rule spanning over 40 years.
Mayor VV Rajesh heads the 50-member team embarking on a special train from Kerala on February 9. The cross-country trip features receptions by BJP chapters at halting stations, amplifying the victory’s national resonance.
The itinerary extends to sightseeing at Delhi’s heritage sites and the reveal of a development roadmap for Thiruvananthapuram. Dubbed a ‘golden chapter’ by the PM, this achievement is being positioned as a harbinger for Kerala’s political realignment.
In the aftermath, Modi dispatched congratulatory notes to Rajesh and Deputy Mayor Asha Nath, calling it the start of a transformative phase. Such high-level engagement for municipal leaders is exceptional, particularly with BJP unrepresented in the state legislature, signaling Delhi’s keen interest in sustaining this momentum.