AAP wins three seats in Kerala local body elections

Thiruvananthapuram: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday secured three seats in the Kerala local body elections, with all three winners being women candidates.

Ex-Mayor and MCD AAP Councillor Dr. Shelly Oberoi congratulated the victors, describing their success as a “strong example of women’s empowerment in action.”

The winning AAP candidates are:

• Beena Kurian – Ward 13, Karimkunnam Grama Panchayat
• Sini Antony – Ward 16, Mullenkolly Grama Panchayat
• Smitha Luke – Ward 4, Uzhavoor Grama Panchayat

Dr. Oberoi added that this achievement reflects the “tireless efforts and hard work of the party’s dedicated volunteers, along with the clear vision of AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and the party’s continued commitment to public service.”

Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended his gratitude to the people of Kerala for delivering a “decisive verdict” in favor of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the local body elections.

"The Indian National Congress extends its heartfelt gratitude to the people of Kerala for the decisive verdict given to the UDF in local body elections. We are confident that our alliance, UDF, will receive a similar mandate in the Assembly Elections scheduled for the next few months. It is with this confidence that the @INCKerala will campaign with a full sense of responsibility and united purpose," Kharge said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his gratitude to voters across Kerala who supported BJP and NDA candidates, while criticizing both the UDF and the LDF.

"My gratitude to all hardworking BJP Karyakartas who have worked among the people, who have ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Today is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of Karyakartas in Kerala who worked at the grassroots level, ensuring today's result became a reality. Our Karyakartas are our strength and we are proud of them!," he said.