Major Political Upset in Kerala
A significant political shift has emerged from the kerala local body elections.
The bjp has made a historic breakthrough by winning the thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, ending nearly four decades of LDF rule.
This victory is especially notable as thiruvananthapuram is considered a stronghold of congress mp Shashi Tharoor.
Overall, the Congress-led UDF has taken the lead across the state in local body polls.
Shashi Tharoor Reacts to the Results
Congress mp Shashi Tharoor welcomed the election outcome and congratulated the UDF for its strong performance.
He took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his views on the mandate.
Tharoor said the results reflect Kerala’s democratic spirit and indicate a clear public message.
According to him, factors like hard work, a strong political message, and anti-incumbency played a crucial role.
He termed the verdict a positive sign ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, noting that the outcome was much better than in 2020.
Tharoor Congratulates bjp on thiruvananthapuram Win
Despite being from the congress, Tharoor also congratulated the bjp for its historic victory.
He acknowledged that the BJP’s win represents a remarkable shift in the capital’s political landscape.
Tharoor stated that while he campaigned for change after 45 years of LDF rule, voters chose another party.
He emphasized that respecting the people’s verdict is the essence of democracy, regardless of the winning party.
Commitment to Kerala’s Development
Tharoor reaffirmed his commitment to working for the betterment of Kerala.
He said he would continue to raise people’s issues and stand for good governance.
According to him, political differences should not come in the way of serving the public interest.
Which party Won How Many Seats?
Municipal Corporations (5 total):
UDF – 4
LDF – 1
NDA – 1
Municipal Councils:
UDF – 54
LDF – 28
NDA – 1
District Panchayats:
LDF – 7
UDF – 7
Conclusion
The kerala local body elections have reshaped the political narrative.
BJP’s win in thiruvananthapuram and UDF’s overall lead signal changing voter sentiments across the state.
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