{"title":"LDF Protest in Thiruvananthapuram Sparks Scuffle, Mayor V.V. Rajesh Blocked","excerpt":"In Thiruvananthapuram, Left Democratic Front councillors staged a protest demanding the resignation of Mayor V.V. Rajesh, which led to a scuffle with BJP members, an injured woman councillor, and calls to remove BJP councillor R. Sugathan arrested under KAAPA. The incident follows a Kerala High Court directive that forced 20 BJP councillors to retake their oaths.","body_html":"<h2>Background<\/h2>n<p>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the municipal body governing Kerala’s capital, has long been a battleground for the state’s two dominant political forces – the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The mayor, V.V. Rajesh, a senior BJP leader, has faced criticism from opposition ranks over his handling of civic issues and the recent oath\u2011taking controversy that saw the High Court order 20 BJP councillors to retake their pledges.<\/p>nn<h2>High Court Decision and Political Fallout<\/h2>n<p>The Kerala High Court’s directive came after allegations that several BJP councillors had not properly sworn in during the last election cycle. The ruling forced the party to re\u2011confirm its representatives, a setback that weakened its standing within the corporation. In the wake of this decision, LDF members intensified their scrutiny of the mayor’s administration, citing mismanagement and alleged misuse of public funds.<\/p>nn<h2>The Protest and Scuffle<\/h2>n<p>On Thursday, 25 June 2026, the corporation’s premises became the scene of heightened drama. LDF councillors, determined to press their demands, blocked Mayor Rajesh from entering his office. The mayor’s attempt to move forward was thwarted by a group of LDF members who stood in his way, leading to a brief but noticeable scuffle between the two parties.<\/p>n<p>During the confrontation, a woman councillor – whose name has not been disclosed – sustained injuries. The incident drew immediate attention from the media and the public, raising concerns about the safety of elected officials within the municipal framework.<\/p>nn<h2>Injuries and Demands<\/h2>n<p>Key points emerging from the incident:<\/p>n<ul>n<li>LDF councillors demanded the resignation of Mayor V.V. Rajesh and the deputy mayor, citing the oath\u2011taking controversy as<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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