✎ Former DGP R. Sreelekha, a BJP councillor from Thiruvananthapuram's Sasthamangalam ward, reportedly resigned citing personal inconveniences, but no official resignation letter was submitted to the Corporation Secretary.
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Retired DGP R. Sreelekha, who had won as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor from the Sasthamangalam ward in Thiruvananthapuram, reportedly resigned from her post, citing personal inconveniences. However, the BJP-led corporation’s mayor, V.V. Rajesh, downplayed the incident, stating that Sreelekha had only submitted a letter expressing grievances rather than a formal resignation. The Corporation Secretary confirmed that no official resignation letter had been received under Section 40 of the Kerala Municipality Act, which mandates such submissions to the Corporation Secretary. Sreelekha had earlier alleged that the BJP had promised her the mayoral post but overlooked her, a claim that has put the party in a tight spot given its slim majority in the 101-member council.
This political development holds significance for Banking and SSC exams, particularly in the sections on governance and polity, as it highlights intra-party dynamics, coalition politics, and the role of independent members in municipal governance. For RBI Grade B aspirants, understanding such administrative and legislative processes—like the Kerala Municipality Act—can be crucial for questions related to decentralized governance and local body functioning. The incident also underscores the importance of transparency in political appointments and the challenges of maintaining stability in local bodies with narrow majorities.
Source: The Hindu
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