A major change has been seen in the politics of Kerala. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a historic victory in the results of local body elections here. The party has wrested power from the Left Democratic Front in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation elections. LDF had been in control here for the last four decades. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the party on this victory. He also shared the post on social media.
Expressing happiness, PM Modi shared the post, “Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate that BJP-NDA has got in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a historic moment in the politics of Kerala. People have full confidence that only our party can fulfill the development aspirations of the state. Our party will work for the development of this vibrant city. Will simplify the life system of the people.”
Thank you Thiruvananthapuram!
The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a watershed moment in Kerala’s politics.
The people are certain that the development aspirations of the state can only be addressed by our Party.
Our Party will work towards…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025
Signs of change from political perspective
BJP’s victory is now being considered a big change from the political perspective of the state. Firstly, Thiruvananthapuram is the administrative capital of the state. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is also the last four-time MP from this place. With this victory the political equations have completely changed.
Which party won how many seats?
Of the 5 municipal corporations in Kerala, 4 have been won by the Congress-led UDF, while one each has gone to the LDF and NDA. Talking about Municipal Council, UDF has won 54, LDF 28 and NDA has won one. In District Panchayat, LDF has won 7 and UDF has won 7.
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