BJP in tricky spot in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as 20 councillors, including KAAPA accused R. Sugathan, asked to retake oath (opens original article in a new tab)

The Kerala High Court ordered 20 BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to retake their oaths, citing irregularities in the swearing-in process.

• 20 BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation ordered to retake oaths by Kerala High Court
• Some councillors took oaths in names of deities, martyrs, or local figures instead of state or national symbols
• R. Sugathan, accused under KAAPA, faces challenges retaking oath amid multiple criminal cases
• LDF and UDF demand removal of BJP councillors over oath irregularities