Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam
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Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam is an
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political organization based in
Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
,
Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...
that was floated as an alternative political movement for addressing the development needs of the city. The party was floated by pro-development organizations, professional organizations, social media groups, residential associations and citizen groups based in
Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
under the leadership of G. Vijayaraghavan, former State Planning Board member and S N Raghuchandran Nair, President of TCCI. The stated objectives of the party were creating a pro-development, apolitical, alternative governing body and
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for
Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram ( ), also known as Trivandrum, is the Capital city, capital city of the Indian state of Kerala. As of 2011, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation had a population of 957,730 over an area of 214.86 sq. km, making it the ...
city in the model of Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam.


History

The organisation was launched formally 1 November 2020 prior to the local self governing body elections under the aegis of ''Awake Trivandrum'' (a confederation of 70 organizations), including the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vyapara Vyavasayi organisations, the Federation of Residents Association Thiruvananthapuram, and the Confederation of Residents Association.


Elections

The outfit fielded candidates in 14 wards of
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, also known as Thiruvananthapuram Central, is the municipal corporation that administrates the city of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. The city corporation is spread over 214.86 km2 with ...
for the
2020 Kerala local elections Elections to local bodies ( Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations) in Kerala were held in December 2020. Polling took place over 3 days; on 8, 10 and 14 December, with the votes counted and results announced on 16 December. Left Democrat ...
. The candidates were selected through a formal interview conducted by Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI). The outfit managed to a get a vote share of 6.9% in the 14 wards they contested and in Kinavoor ward they came third by winning more than 1000 votes. The candidates have all contested as independent under the banner of Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam because it is not registered as a political party. The organisation didn't announce any candidate for
2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election The 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election was held in Kerala on 6 April 2021 to elect 140 Member of the Legislative Assembly (India), members to the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly. The results were declared on 2 May. The election saw the ...
.


Criticism

There were allegations that the party was meant to aid
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and is funded by
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since, this political group was formed by ''Awake Trivandrum'', a group that was formed to support privatization of
Trivandrum International Airport Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is an international airport that serves Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India. Established in 1932, it is the first airport in the state of Kerala and the fifth international airport of ...
. However, the leadership of the party have came out strongly against such campaigns and dismissed such allegations.


See also

* V4 Kochi * Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam


References

{{reflist 2020 establishments in Kerala Organizations established in 2020 Political parties in Kerala