V.V. Rajesh to be Thiruvananthapuram's First BJP Mayor, Marks Historic Shift

• V.V. Rajesh is set to become the first BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, a significant political milestone.
• The BJP secured a majority by winning 50 out of 100 wards in the local body elections, ending CPI(M)'s 45-year control.
• Rajesh's selection followed intense internal deliberation and consultation with BJP's central leadership, overcoming consideration for retired DGP R. Sreelekha.
• Asha Nath has been nominated as the Deputy Mayor candidate.
• The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) also strongly supported Rajesh, influencing the final decision.

Why It Matters: V.V. Rajesh's appointment as Thiruvananthapuram's first BJP Mayor signifies a major political shift in Kerala.