Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 26 -- BJP State Secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor VV Rajesh was elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on Friday, marking the BJP's breakthrough in Kerala's urban politics.

BJP's VV Rajesh has become the first Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes with support from 50 BJP councillors and one independent councillor. UDF's KS Sabarinathan got 17 votes, LDF's RP Shivaji 29.

Speaking with ANI, Rajesh described it as a "historic moment" that'll shift Kerala's politics, pledging inclusive development for Thiruvananthapuram.

"This is a historic moment, and I think this moment will change the political situation of Kerala... I think that the political change of Thiruvananthapuram w...