‘Watershed moment’: Modi hails BJP’s historic Thiruvananthapuram victory in Kerala LSG polls 2025
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the local body election result 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, calling it a “watershed moment in Kerala politics.” For the first time, the BJP has won control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking a historic achievement in the state’s political landscape.
Taking to X, Modi said, “Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate the BJP-NDA got in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is a watershed moment in Kerala’s politics. The people are certain that the development aspirations of the state can only be addressed by our Party. Our Party will work towards this vibrant city’s growth and boost ‘Ease of Living’ for the people.”
He also acknowledged the role of party workers, saying, “My gratitude to all hardworking BJP Karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has 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, which ensured today’s result became a reality. Our Karyakartas are our strength and we are proud of them!”
The Prime Minister further added, “My gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state. Kerala is fed up of UDF and LDF. They see NDA as the only option that can deliver on good governance and build a #VikasitaKeralam with opportunities for all.”
The Kerala election results indicate a dramatic shift in the political balance of Thiruvananthapuram, long considered a Left stronghold.
State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar also described the election results as “game over for the Left,” while asserting that Congress’s gains elsewhere were temporary. Chandrasekhar said the BJP is focused on the upcoming Assembly elections, stating, “Our vision is ‘Viksithu Keralam’. Look at our performance across the state and our vote share. We had targeted a 25 per cent vote share, and we are confident of crossing at least 20 per cent.”
When asked about the mayoral post, Chandrasekhar refrained from giving details, saying only, “Stay tuned.”
With the Kerala election results showing the BJP emerging as the dominant force in the capital and the Left pushed to the margins, political analysts say the state’s electoral battle is entering a new and decisive phase.