Archive · 24 Jan 2026
BJP Fined for Illegal Flex Boards in Thiruvananthapuram
The BJP in Thiruvananthapuram was fined Rs 19.7 lakh for putting up flex boards on footpaths before Prime Minister Modi's visit.
The city government said the boards were illegal and caused trouble for people.
The police have also started a case against the BJP's local leader.
The Kerala High Court has been strict about not allowing such boards in public places, and the city government told the BJP to remove them, but they didn't.
After the PM's visit, the city government checked and then gave the fine.
BJP fined Rs 19.7 lakh for installing flex boards on footpaths in Thiruvananthapuram.
Police case registered against BJP district president for violating court orders.
Flex boards caused public inconvenience from Palayam Junction to Pulimoodu Junction.
Case registered under sections 223 and 285 of BNS and Section 120(b) of Kerala Police Act.
Kerala High Court has issued strict directions against illegal hoardings and flex boards.
- Who
- BJP district leadership in Thiruvananthapuram
- What
- Installation of flex boards on footpaths
- When
- Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with the case registered on Friday
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Violation of Kerala High Court orders and Local Self Government Department directions
- Organization Fined
- BJP
- Fine Amount
- Rs 19.7 lakh
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Reason for Fine
- Installation of flex boards on footpaths
- Legal Action
- Police case registered against BJP district president
- Legal Provisions
- Sections 223 and 285 of BNS, Section 120(b) of Kerala Police Act
- High Court Involvement
- Kerala High Court considering case on illegal hoardings