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BJP Councillor R Sreelekha Resigns in Kerala, Threatening Party's Majority in Municipal Corporation
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 05:33 PM
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BJP municipal councillor R Sreelekha has stepped down in Kerala, putting the party's majority in the local corporation at risk.
BJP municipal councillor R Sreelekha submitted her resignation from the Kerala corporation on Wednesday, citing personal reasons. The move reduces the BJP's seat count in the body, raising concerns that the party may lose its slim majority that it secured after the last local elections.
Party officials have not disclosed the exact number of seats held after the resignation, but analysts suggest that the loss could tilt the balance of power in favour of opposition groups. The corporation, which oversees urban development and civic services, has been a focal point for political competition between the BJP and regional parties.
The BJP leadership in Kerala has called for a swift internal review to assess the impact of the resignation and to explore possible strategies to retain control. Opposition parties have welcomed the development, indicating that they will seek to capitalize on the shifting dynamics within the corporation.
The resignation also highlights broader challenges faced by the BJP in the state, where it has been striving to expand its footprint beyond traditional strongholds. Observers will watch closely how the party navigates this setback ahead of upcoming local body elections.
Party officials have not disclosed the exact number of seats held after the resignation, but analysts suggest that the loss could tilt the balance of power in favour of opposition groups. The corporation, which oversees urban development and civic services, has been a focal point for political competition between the BJP and regional parties.
The BJP leadership in Kerala has called for a swift internal review to assess the impact of the resignation and to explore possible strategies to retain control. Opposition parties have welcomed the development, indicating that they will seek to capitalize on the shifting dynamics within the corporation.
The resignation also highlights broader challenges faced by the BJP in the state, where it has been striving to expand its footprint beyond traditional strongholds. Observers will watch closely how the party navigates this setback ahead of upcoming local body elections.