Expressed intent to quit as response to long-standing demands were getting delayed, says BJP councillor R.Sreelekha
BJP councillor R. Sreelekha has clarified her intent to resign from her position, citing frustration over delays in ward development projects and the mental toll of public criticism. She reaffirmed her loyalty to the BJP and Prime Minister Modi, dismissing rumors of her leaving the party.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the pressures faced by local political representatives and the internal dynamics of party loyalty in local governance.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor R. Sreelekha on Sunday said that she had submitted a letter to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh expressing her intention to resign from the corporation council, citing delays in the implementation of several long-pending works in the Sasthamangalam ward. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Ms. Sreelekha said that some residents had reacted harshly to the delays in the ward’s WhatsApp group, causing her mental distress. She said that despite repeatedly raising issues related to the ward’s development, progress on several projects had been slow, leading to criticism from residents.
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