Overview
- Vattiyoorkavu MLA V. K. Prasanth says he will not vacate his Sasthamangalam office, citing rent paid and allotment valid until March 31, 2026, with an extension request filed.
- BJP councillor R. Sreelekha asked Prasanth to move to free up better facilities for the ward office, later visiting him and describing her approach as a friendly request.
- Congress councillor K. S. Sabarinadhan publicly urged Prasanth to use the MLA hostel and criticized the low-rent arrangement, drawing a rebuttal from the MLA accusing him of backing a BJP push.
- Mayor V. V. Rajesh downplayed the dispute and said the council may reassess office rent in line with prevailing city rates, while formal eviction would require action by the Corporation Secretary.
- The tussle follows the BJP winning 50 of 101 divisions to take control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending decades of Left dominance over the civic body.