PM Modi Hails BJP-NDA Victory in Thiruvananthapuram Civic Polls, Calls It Turning Point in Kerala Politics

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections, describing it as a historic and decisive moment in Kerala’s political journey. Thanking party workers and voters, the Prime Minister said the mandate reflected growing public trust in the BJP’s vision for development and governance in the state. Congratulating the people of the Kerala capital, PM Modi expressed gratitude to voters for what he termed a clear and confident verdict. In a message shared on social media, he said the results marked a major shift in the political landscape of Kerala and showed that people believe the BJP-NDA can best meet their aspirations for growth and progress. The BJP-led NDA emerged as the single largest alliance in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 50 out of 101 wards. With this win, the NDA ended the Left Democratic Front’s 45-year control over the civic body, a result that has drawn national attention. The ruling LDF was reduced to 29 seats, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front managed to win 19 wards. Two seats went to Independents, and polling in one ward was cancelled following the death of a candidate last week. Calling the outcome a watershed moment, the Prime Minister said the verdict reflected people’s desire for change and better governance. He added that the BJP would now focus on the development of Thiruvananthapuram, a vibrant and important city, and work towards improving the overall ease of living for its residents. PM Modi also took the opportunity to thank BJP workers across Kerala, crediting their sustained efforts at the grassroots level for the party’s breakthrough performance. In a separate post, he said the victory was the result of years of dedication, patience, and hard work by party karyakartas who stayed connected with the people despite challenges. He noted that the day was also a moment to remember generations of BJP workers in Kerala who worked tirelessly to strengthen the organisation at the local level. According to the Prime Minister, their commitment and perseverance laid the foundation for the party’s growing acceptance in a state where it has traditionally faced stiff political competition. Describing party workers as the BJP’s greatest strength, PM Modi said the organisation takes pride in their discipline, dedication, and service-oriented approach. He added that such victories are not achieved overnight but are the result of consistent engagement with citizens and a focus on addressing everyday issues. The Prime Minister also thanked voters across Kerala who supported the BJP and NDA in the local body polls. He said the results indicated growing dissatisfaction with both the Congress-led UDF and the Left Democratic Front. According to him, people now see the NDA as a strong and credible alternative capable of delivering good governance and development. PM Modi reiterated the NDA’s commitment to building a “Viksit Keralam,” or a developed Kerala, where growth opportunities reach all sections of society. He said the alliance aims to focus on inclusive development, better infrastructure, and efficient civic administration. The Thiruvananthapuram civic poll results are being seen as a significant milestone for the BJP in Kerala, signaling a possible shift in voter sentiment. As celebrations continue among party workers, the focus now turns to how the new civic leadership will deliver on the promises that helped secure this landmark victory. PM Modi Hails BJP-NDA Victory in Thiruvananthapuram Civic Polls, Calls It Turning Point in Kerala Politics Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections, calling it a major turning point in Kerala’s political story. Thanking voters and party workers, the Prime Minister said the result reflects growing trust in the BJP’s vision for development and better governance in the state. Sharing his message on social media, PM Modi congratulated the people of Thiruvananthapuram and said the mandate shows that citizens believe the BJP-NDA can meet Kerala’s development goals. He described the verdict as a watershed moment that could reshape the state’s political landscape in the coming years. In the civic polls, the BJP-led NDA emerged as the single largest alliance in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation by winning 50 of the 101 wards. The result ended the Left Democratic Front’s 45-year control over the civic body. The ruling LDF was reduced to 29 seats, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front secured 19 wards. Two seats went to Independent candidates, and voting in one ward was cancelled following the death of a candidate last week. PM Modi said the BJP would now focus on the growth of Thiruvananthapuram and work to improve the ease of living for its residents. He added that the verdict reflects public confidence in the party’s development-focused approach. The Prime Minister also thanked BJP karyakartas across Kerala, crediting their hard work at the grassroots level for the historic win. He said the victory belongs to generations of party workers who stayed connected with people and worked patiently over the years. Calling workers the party’s core strength, PM Modi said the BJP takes pride in their dedication and commitment. He further thanked voters across Kerala for supporting the BJP and NDA in local body polls, saying people are looking beyond the LDF and UDF for good governance. PM Modi said the NDA’s goal is to build a “Viksit Keralam” with opportunities and development for all.