BJP Candidate R. Sreelekha Walks Out of 2026 Election Event Thiruvananthapuram: During an online event organized for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) 2026 election campaign, R. Sreelekha, the NDA candidate from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency, abruptly left the venue. The incident occurred after Union Minister S. Jaishankar, who inaugurated the event, failed to mention her name during his address. Sreelekha, who had been campaigning for the NDA, expressed frustration over the omission and exited the event. However, she later returned after intervention by BJP state leaders and RSS officials. The event, held at the Muscat Hotel, was intended to engage prominent local figures from the Vattiyoorkavu constituency. Sreelekha had hoped the gathering would bolster her campaign, but her absence from the event sparked immediate speculation. According to reports, Jaishankar’s speech focused on other candidates, notably R. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and did not reference Sreelekha’s name. This oversight led to her protest, as she felt her candidacy was being overlooked. Sreelekha’s decision to walk out was not an isolated incident. The article notes that she has faced similar controversies in the past. For instance, she had previously refused to attend a public event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present, citing protocol issues. Additionally, she had been involved in disputes over the mayor’s oath ceremony, which drew significant media attention. These incidents highlight the internal challenges the BJP faces in managing its candidates and maintaining unity during the 2026 election cycle. The BJP’s state leaders, including S. Ooman and V. V. Rajesh, reportedly intervened to persuade Sreelekha to return to the event. Their efforts were successful, and she later participated in the proceedings.#bjp #s_jaishankar #national_democratic_alliance #r_sreelekha #vattiyoorkavu
