BJP names V.V. Rajesh as Thiruvananthapuram mayoral candidate after historic win

Key Points

1. BJP to field V.V. Rajesh for Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in 2025.
2. Asha Nath nominated as BJP's candidate for Deputy Mayor.
3. BJP won the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation for the first time, ending 45 years of Left rule.
4. BJP secured 50 seats in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
5. Congress-led UDF doubled its seat tally in the corporation elections.
6. Announcement made by BJP State general secretary S. Suresh on December 25, 2025.
7. Earlier discussions considered retired DGP R. Sreelekha as a potential mayoral candidate.