After leading the respective civic administrations for five years, the Mayors of all six Corporations in the State have called it a day, though some may have a larger political responsibility reserved for them.
None of the six Mayors of Kerala will be in the fray in the upcoming local body elections. However, speculations are rife that at least three of the outgoing Mayors may find themselves as candidates in the Assembly polls to be held next year.
Most of the six Mayors expressed their desire to return to the organisational fold as their term as civic heads came to an end.
Beena Philip, a first-time councillor who was elected as Kozhikode Mayor, says she “would rather be part of the organisational set-up in the party than be in a position of power.” However, political circles are abuzz with reports that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] may field her as a candidate from an Assembly constituency in the district.
“Over the five years, I had little personal time. I feel that I could have been of better use to people who needed me if I were not in such a position,” said Ms. Philip.
