Thiruvananthapuram Mayor
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.
Political Showdown in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's Election Withdrawal Sparks BJP-CPI(M) Controversy
Nov 14, 2025 01:29 pm CST
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's decision to not contest in upcoming municipal elections has ignited a political clash between BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala. While BJP claims fear motivated her withdrawal, CPI(M) cites strategic party arrangements. Sources suggest Arya may relocate her political base to Kozhikode to be closer to her family, as she balances leadership responsibilities with personal commitments while facing criticism that she characterizes as gender-biased.