Saffron Surge in Thiruvananthapuram: BJP ends LDF's 4-decade reign

• BJP-led NDA secured a historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation elections.
• This win ends the LDF's four-decade dominance in the Kerala state capital.
• The NDA secured 50 out of 101 wards, gaining a majority in the civic body.
• Prime Minister Modi hailed the victory as a "watershed moment" for Kerala politics.
• The result is seen as a bellwether for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections in Kerala.

Why It Matters: BJP's Kerala capital win signals a major political shift, impacting 2026 state polls.