Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Action on BJP flex boards routine, says mayor
The mayor of Thiruvananthapuram said that the action taken against the BJP for putting up big boards on the footpaths during Prime Minister Modi's visit was just a normal part of their job.
The city government fined the BJP and even filed a police report.
The mayor mentioned that he and other political parties have also received similar notices in the past.
This shows that the city government treats all parties equally when it comes to following the rules.
Action against BJP for flex boards during PM Modi's visit was deemed routine by the mayor.
Fine imposed and FIR registered by the BJP-run Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.
Mayor V V Rajesh received similar notices when he was district president.
Other political parties have also faced similar actions.
Action is part of standard civic procedures against unauthorized installations.
- Who
- V V Rajesh, City Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram
- What
- Action against BJP for installing flex boards during PM Modi's visit
- When
- January 25
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- Part of routine civic action against unauthorized installations
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Date
- January 25
- Action Taken
- Fine imposed and FIR registered
- Reason for Action
- Installation of flex boards on footpaths
- Person Involved
- V V Rajesh, City Mayor