Overview
- R. Sreelekha said she agreed to contest the civic polls after being told she would be considered for the Thiruvananthapuram mayoralty and presented as the party’s face in the city.
- Following coverage of her comments, she clarified that she accepts the leadership’s decision, supports Mayor V. V. Rajesh, and will serve her full five-year term as councillor.
- She ruled out running in the upcoming Assembly elections and said her focus is on developing the Sasthamangalam ward she represents.
- In a Facebook post, she alleged reporters harassed her and circulated selectively edited clips that she said were used to manufacture controversy.
- The BJP won 50 of 101 seats to take control of the corporation, with Asha Nath named deputy mayor, and Sreelekha’s early exit from the oath event earlier triggered speculation about her stance.