Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: In the Kerala Local Body Elections 2025, NDA ended LDF’s 45-year-old hold by winning 50 seats in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. This victory is considered to be a big change in the urban politics of Kerala.
PM Modi on Kerala Victory: A big and historic turn has come in the politics of Kerala. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA has registered a landslide victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, ending the 45-year-old dominance of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). This victory is not limited to just one municipal corporation, but is being considered a major change in the urban politics of Kerala. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described this victory of NDA as a turning point in Kerala politics. Thanking the people of Thiruvananthapuram, he said that this mandate shows that people are reposing faith in BJP to fulfill the development aspirations of Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation Result
In the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, which has 101 wards, the NDA established itself as the single largest party by winning 50 seats. LDF has got only 29 seats. UDF with Congress alliance has got 19 seats and Independents have got 2 seats. Voting in 1 ward was canceled due to the death of the candidate. NDA’s victory was not limited to Thiruvananthapuram. NDA ousts LDF from power in Tripunithura municipality. NDA maintained its hold in Palakkad municipality. Here BJP became the largest party with 25 seats, while UDF got 18 seats and LDF got only 9 seats. Palakkad still remains a strong urban bastion of BJP in Kerala. These results have made it clear that the balance of power in the capital has completely changed and now the NDA has a strong base to form the next municipal government.
Big dent for BJP in Shashi Tharoor’s stronghold
Thiruvananthapuram district is considered to be the home turf of senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor. In such a situation, this victory of NDA is considered very important politically. This result shows that there has been a big change in the inclination of urban voters, where BJP was gaining vote share for a long time, but was not able to convert it into power. Reacting to the results, Shashi Tharoor called it a wonderful day for Kerala’s democracy. He praised the performance of the UDF and also openly acknowledged the BJP’s historic victory in Thiruvananthapuram. He said that this mandate reflects the desire for change and the public’s decision should be respected, no matter which party it is in favor of.
PM Modi elated with victory, expressed gratitude to the public
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described this victory of NDA as a turning point in Kerala politics. Thanking the people of Thiruvananthapuram, he said that this mandate shows that people are reposing faith in BJP to fulfill the development aspirations of Kerala. PM Modi said that the NDA government will focus on the development of the city and improving the ‘ease of living’ of the people. He also described the hard work and decades of struggle of BJP workers as the basis of this victory. He also said that the people of Kerala are now fed up with the UDF and LDF and are looking at the NDA as a strong alternative, which can realize the dream of ‘Developed Kerala’.
What will be the impact on 2026 assembly elections?
Kerala local body elections were held in two phases on 9 and 11 December. According to the State Election Commission, the total voting percentage was 73.69%. Voting was 70.91% in the first phase and 76.08% in the second phase. These figures show that the public participated enthusiastically in these elections. Political analysts believe that these results will have a direct impact on the Kerala Assembly elections to be held in 2026. This lead of NDA, especially in urban areas, may force other parties to change their strategy. This victory is not just an electoral success for BJP, but also a signal of breaking the long-standing political beliefs in Kerala.