Archive · 17 Dec 2025
BJP Considers Former DGP for Mayor in Kerala
The BJP in Kerala is thinking about choosing a former police chief named R Sreelekha to be the mayor of Thiruvananthapuram.
The party won a lot of seats in the recent local elections and wants to have a woman in a big leadership role.
They also think having someone who used to be a top police officer will help them point out problems from the previous government.
The final decision will be made after the party's leaders talk to the central leaders in Delhi, including the Prime Minister.
BJP's Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar to discuss mayoral candidate with central leadership in Delhi.
BJP won 50 out of 100 seats in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections.
Former DGP R Sreelekha is being considered for the mayoral position.
Party leaders believe Sreelekha's nomination will boost BJP's political standing and women's leadership.
Final decision on the mayoral candidate will be made after consultations with central leadership, including PM Modi.
- Who
- BJP's Kerala leadership and central leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Discussions to finalize the mayoral candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
- When
- Discussions to be held soon, with Rajeev Chandrasekhar visiting Delhi on Thursday
- Where
- New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To field the party's first-ever mayor in the state capital and strengthen women's leadership
- Party
- BJP
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Candidate
- R Sreelekha
- Position
- Mayor
- Election Outcome
- BJP won 50 out of 100 seats