BJP Leader Sreelekha Clarifies Over Mayor Post Dispute, Vows to Support Party's Decision

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In a surprising turn of events, BJP leader and former DGP R Sreelekha has clarified that she was not unhappy with the party leadership's decision to choose VV Rajesh as the mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation over her. This clarification comes after speculations arose that Sreelekha, who won from the Sasthamangalam ward on a BJP ticket in the civic polls, was miffed about being overlooked for the mayor's post. According to Sreelekha, the party had promised her the mayor's post while fielding her as a councillor in the recent elections. However, she later stated that she was not 'unhappy or angry' at the party leadership's decision, citing Rajesh's political experience as a councillor. Sreelekha, who was presented as the party's face in Thiruvananthapuram, expressed her willingness to support the party's decision and serve as a councillor for the next five years. She also clarified that she was not interested in fighting the upcoming Assembly elections, despite her name being mentioned for the Vattiyoorkavu Assembly constituency. The 65-year-old leader emphasized that her focus is on developing the Sasthamangalam ward and serving the people who helped her win the councillor's seat. Sreelekha's clarification has put an end to the speculations surrounding her potential unhappiness with the party leadership's decision.