'Acknowledge Historic Performance': Shashi Tharoor After BJP's Victory In Thiruvananthapuram Municipality
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Congress Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday stated that he acknowledges the “historic performance” of the BJP in the city’s Municipal Corporation after the saffron party registered massive victory in the state capital city by winning 50 out of the 101 wards.
In a social media post, the three time Thiruvananthapuram representative to the Lok Sabha, said he offers humble congratulations on the BJP’s significant victory in the city Corporation, adding that it a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital’s political landscape.
“I campaigned for a change from 45 years of LDF misrule, but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance,” Tharoor wrote on X.
The Congress MP began his post by expressing his happiness for the UDF’s amazing results in the local self-government elections. He said that the the mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
“A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections,” the Congress leader wrote, highlighting that hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020.”
As counting progressed midday, the Congress-led UDF held a strong leads in grama panchayats, municipalities, block panchayats, and four of six municipal corporations as counting progressed midday.
What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 13, 2025
