Mayor among BJP, CPI(M) councillors booked after clash at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Police have registered cases against both BJP and CPI(M) councillors following a violent clash at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office. The conflict arose amid political tensions regarding the resignation of a BJP councillor and legal disputes over oath-taking procedures.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile nature of local political rivalries and the potential for administrative disruption in municipal bodies.
The police on Friday (June 26, 2026) registered separate cases against BJP councillors, including Mayor V.V. Rajesh, and CPI(M) ward members following a clash at the City Corporation office in Thiruvananthapuram a day ago , officials said.
The article reports on the legal actions taken against both political parties involved in the clash.
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