02/12/2025
“Political leaders outline governance, planning and civic priorities” : The Kitchen’s Nov 2025 : Election Special Edition, Thiruvananthapuram in association with Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Whtzup.city & Trivandrum Management Association (TMA)
The afternoon opened with The Dialogue – Election Special Edition, featuring the three powerful leading candidates:
- Adv. K. S. Sabarinathan (UDF) – UDF Candidate Mayor Candidate, KPCC General Secretary & Former MLA
- Adv. S.P. Deepak (LDF) – CPIM Candidate, CPI(M) Leader & Kerala University Syndicate Member
- Adv. V.V. Rajesh (BJP-NDA) – NDA Candidate, State Secretary, BJP.
The session was moderated by S.N. Raghuchandran Nair, President of TCCI and TMA.
In a balanced, protocol-compliant discussion, the candidates addressed key issues shaping Trivandrum’s future:
• Urban mobility and traffic planning
• Integrated waste management systems
• Infrastructure gaps in the capital
• Administrative transparency
• Investor and business-friendly reforms
• Quality of public services and citizen engagement
• Long-term civic master plans aligned with Trivandrum 2030
All three leaders highlighted the need for coordinated governance, stronger institutional mechanisms and sustainable planning to accelerate Trivandrum’s growth as a capital city competing with emerging metros.
Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce & Indutry Whtzup.City Trivandrum Management Association Kerala Startup Mission Ammini Solar pvt ltd RuralBeads TechnoparkToday Headstart Kochi Saju Soman .deepaksp Sabarinadhan K S