BJP Fields Ex-DGP R Sreelekha and Athlete Padmini Thomas for Civic Polls

The BJP political party has chosen some well-known people to run in the Thiruvananthapuram local elections.

They picked R Sreelekha, who used to be a very high-ranking police officer and was the first woman in her state to do so.

She retired and later joined the BJP.

They also chose Padmini Thomas, who was a famous athlete and won medals in the Asian Games.

She also led the sports council and recently joined the BJP after leaving the Congress party.

The BJP announced these two, along with 65 other candidates, on Sunday.

These elections are for the local government of Thiruvananthapuram and are expected to happen soon.

The BJP currently has 35 members in the city's council.