In the results of local body elections in Kerala, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a historic victory in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. BJP has hoisted saffron in Thiruvananthapuram, which was the stronghold of Left Democratic Front (LDF) for four decades. This performance of BJP before the assembly elections in Kerala has created a stir in the politics of the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated BJP on this historic victory.

PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 13, 2025) shared a post on social media platform X and thanked the people of Thiruvananthapuram for their victory in the elections. He said, “I express my gratitude to all the people of the state who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body elections held in Kerala. Kerala is now fed up with the UDF and LDF. The people of the state now consider NDA as the only option which can provide good governance and create a developed Kerala full of opportunities for all.”

My gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state. Kerala is fed up of UDF and LDF. They see NDA as the only option that can deliver on good governance and build a #VikasitaKeralam with opportunities for all.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025

PM Modi said in another post, “Thank you Thiruvananthapuram! The mandate given to BJP-NDA in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation is a historic turning point in the politics of Kerala. People have full faith that only our party can fulfill the development aspirations of the state. Our party will work hard for the development of this vibrant city and improve the ease of living for the people.”

PM Modi congratulated BJP workers

My gratitude to all hardworking BJP Karyakartas who have worked among the people, which has ensured a spectacular result in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Today is a day to recall the work and struggles of generations of Karyakartas in Kerala, who worked at the grassroots,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 13, 2025

Along with this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I express my gratitude and congratulations to all the hardworking BJP workers who worked among the public to ensure a spectacular election result in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. Today is a day to remember the hard work and struggle of those workers who have been working at the grassroots level in Kerala for many generations, due to which this result has been possible today.” He said that our workers are our strength and we are proud of them.

Left got a big blow in Kerala

The victory of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and NDA candidates in the civic elections of Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram is being considered a big political blow for the Left parties, because the Left has been in control here for more than four decades. Apart from this, it is also a blow for Congress because Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been elected MP from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat for four consecutive times.

Of the five municipal corporations in Kerala, four have been won by the Congress-led UDF, while one each has gone to the LDF and NDA. Talking about Municipal Council, UDF has won 54, LDF 28 and NDA has won one. In District Panchayat, LDF has won 7 and UDF has won 7.

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The situation in the local municipal body elections in Kerala has now become quite clear. UDF has gained lead in this election. BJP has captured Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. BJP has snatched the chair from LDF which was in power here for four decades. Now on this, Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed happiness and congratulated UDF Kerala.

He posted on X and wrote – What wonderful results there have been in the Kerala local body elections! The mandate is clear. The democratic spirit of the state is clearly visible in this. Congratulations to UDF Kerala for this impressive victory. The party has received considerable support. There are powerful signals ahead of the assembly elections in the state. Hard work, a strong message and an anti-incumbency wave, all together have given much better results than in 2020.

Congratulations to BJP on Thiruvananthapuram victory

‘I also want to acknowledge the historic performance of BJP in Thiruvananthapuram. I humbly congratulate him on his important victory in the City Municipal Corporation. It’s a strong performance, reflecting a remarkable change in the capital’s political landscape. I had campaigned for a change from 45 years of LDF misgovernance, but voters have rewarded another party.

This is the beauty of democracy. People’s decision should be respected. Be it for UDF or BJP in my constituency.

He said, we will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala. Will continue to advocate for the needs of the people. Will maintain the principles of good governance. Keep moving forward.

Which party won how many seats?

Of the 5 municipal corporations in Kerala, 4 have been won by the Congress-led UDF, while one each has gone to the LDF and NDA. Talking about Municipal Council, UDF has won 54, LDF 28 and NDA has won one. In District Panchayat, LDF has won 7 and UDF has won 7.

K murlidharan on shashi tharoor: Senior Congress leader K Muralitharan once again targeted the party aide Shashi Tharoor and said that he no longer comes under the party’s “our”. He clarified that he will not be invited to any party program to be held in Thiruvananthapuram until Tharoor changes his stand on national security.

National leadership will decide
Muralitharan also said that the national leadership of the party will decide what action should be taken against Tharoor. He said, when he is not with us, there is no question of boycotting any of his programs.

Tharoor’s response: ‘Country first, party later’
The dispute came to light a day later when Tharoor said in a program in Kochi, “The country comes first and parties are a means to improve the country.” He also said that he supported the armed forces and the central government regarding national security and recent border incidents, due to which he has suffered a lot of criticism.
Tharoor said, ‘I will stand on my stance, because I believe that this is right for the country.’

‘Talking about the interest of the party, the party opposed?’
Tharoor also said that when people talk about cooperation from other parties on the issue of national security, their own party starts looking at them with disbelief, which causes problems.

Time on the choice of CM post
Earlier too, Muralitharan had targeted Tharoor when he shared a survey in which Tharoor was described as the most favorite face for the post of Chief Minister from UDF. Muralitharan had taunted and said that Tharoor should first decide which party they are in.

Controversy increased due to reaction to Pahalgam attack
The controversy with Tharoor’s recent comments within the Congress deepened, especially with his statements on the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Many party leaders described their response to the Congress as a defensive position.

There was a ruckus from the article on the Emergency
Tharoor wrote an article criticizing Indira Gandhi and Emergency in a Malayalam newspaper, on which Muralitharan took him on his hand. He said that if Tharoor is feeling suffocated in Congress, then he should choose a clear political path.

Delhi airport user fee: The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) of Aviation Sector-GMR Airports has received regulator approval to increase the user development fee (UDF) for Delhi Airport. Explain that UDF is a fee charged from passengers, which is used for the development and maintenance of the airport. Its price is added to the ticket itself.

Delhi Airport on the path of becoming better

The UDF is for both domestic and international travelers. Airline companies recover it from passengers with tickets and give it to the airport operator, which is used to make the airport equipped with more facilities and to give passengers more better experience.

Regarding the increase in UDF, GMR has said that the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has approved the variable tariff plan for Delhi Airport. Apart from this, aeronaotic tariffs will also be increased. The new order is going to be implemented from 16 April.

No change in UDF rates on domestic flights

According to AERA, domestic passengers in Delhi Airport have 80 percent of the total passengers. In such a situation, the UDF for domestic passengers has been retained at 129 in the fourth control period which is till March 31, 2029. 129 UDFs are charged from domestic passengers while going from Delhi Airport, while it is Rs 56 on Arrival.

Taking international flights will now be expensive

Now if we talk about those taking international flights, then they will have to pay more users fee than before. This fee will be based on travel class. For example, those traveling from economy class will now have to pay Rs 650 at the time of departure and Rs 275 at the time of Arrival.

At the same time, those traveling from business class will have to pay Rs 810 at the time of departure and Rs 345 UDF on Arrival. Not only this, the landing charge at Delhi Airport has also been changed. Now fees will be charged according to the size of the aircraft.

Let us know that Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) had earlier proposed to increase the fees by 730 percent, but AERA approved only 140 percent fees.

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