Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
From 'Raid Sreelekha' to Mayor: The Remarkable Journey of Kerala's First Woman IPS Officer
Dec 14, 2025 04:25 pm CST
R Sreelekha, Kerala's pioneering woman IPS officer known as 'Raid Sreelekha,' has made history by winning the Thiruvananthapuram local body election as a BJP candidate. With 33 years of distinguished police service including becoming Kerala's first woman DGP, she now stands poised to potentially become the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram, marking an extraordinary career transition from law enforcement to politics.
BJP Makes Historic Gains in Kerala Local Elections: Wins Majority in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Dec 13, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The BJP secured a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, winning 50 out of 101 seats in Kerala's local body elections, while Congress-led UDF dominated overall results. Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the significant political shift in his constituency as Prime Minister Modi called it a "watershed moment" for Kerala politics.
RSS Activist Dies By Suicide After BJP Ticket Denial for Kerala Local Elections
Nov 16, 2025 11:00 am CST
An RSS activist in Thiruvananthapuram, Anand K Thampi, died by suicide after allegedly being denied a BJP ticket for local body elections. Before his death, he sent messages alleging connections between local leaders and a sand-smuggling mafia. Though BJP officials claim he never formally requested a ticket, Shiv Sena representatives confirmed he had approached them seeking support after the BJP denial. Police are investigating the incident.