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Thiruvananthapuram Polls Spark Tensions Amid Corruption Allegations

7/17/2025

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Political tensions are escalating in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as local body polls ignite fierce rivalries. Corruption allegations and protests have erupted, especially between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Meanwhile, the United Democratic Front (UDF) appears sidelined, showcasing its waning influence in the council.

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Story summary

Political tensions are escalating in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as local body polls ignite fierce rivalries. Corruption allegations and protests have erupted, especially between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Meanwhile, the United Democratic Front (UDF) appears sidelined, showcasing its waning influence in the council.