Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 15 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is basking in an unprecedented triumph in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, igniting a wave of speculation over who will lead the party's first-ever civic administration in the state capital.

Former Kerala Director General of Police R. Sreelekha and former BJP district president V. V. Rajesh have emerged as frontrunners for the mayoral post, drawing the attention of residents, political analysts, and party observers alike.

During the election campaign, Sreelekha's name repeatedly surfaced as a potential mayoral candidate.

Speaking cautiously about the unfolding political developments, she today emphasised that the final decision rests with the party leadership.

"That is s...