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'''Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam''' is an [[Urban area|urban]] political organization based in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]] 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]] under the leadership of [[G. Vijayaraghavan]], former State Planning Board member and S N Raghuchandran Nair, President of TCCI.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 2, 2020|first=Rejith|last=Balakrishnan|title=Awake Trivandrum formally announces new political party|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/awake-trivandrum-formally-announces-new-political-party/articleshow/79001055.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

The stated objectives of the party were creating a pro-development, apolitical, alternative governing body and [[pressure group]] for [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city in the model of [[Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Citizens’ movements to make a difference|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/nov/04/citizens-movementsto-make-a-difference-2218924.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-10|title=Kerala municipal polls see influx of independent candidates pledging transparency and direct democracy-India News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/kerala-municipal-polls-see-influx-of-independent-candidates-pledging-transparency-and-direct-democracy-9098331.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
[[File:Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam Logo.jpg|thumb|The logo of 'Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam']]

== History ==
The organisation was launched formally November 1, 2020 prior to the [[2020 Kerala local elections|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.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-11-02|title=New party floated in capital|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-party-floated-in-capital/article32999077.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Elections ==
The outfit fielded candidates in 14 wards of [[Thiruvananthapuram Corporation]] for the [[2020 Kerala local elections]]. The candidates were selected through a formal interview conducted by Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI).<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 8, 2020|title=Young and old queue up to represent TVM in local body polls |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/young-and-old-queue-up-to-represent-tvm-in-local-body-polls/articleshow/79104412.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 18, 2020|title=TVM draws a blank in maiden poll battle|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/tvm-draws-a-blank-in-maiden-poll-battle/articleshow/79782000.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘TVM’ loses initial fizz, plans comeback in 5 years|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2021/apr/03/tvm-loses-initial-fizz-plans-comeback-in-5-years-2285113.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Criticism ==
There were allegations that the party was meant to aid [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and is funded by [[Adani Group]] since, this political group was formed by ''Awake Trivandrum'', a group that was formed to support privatization of [[Trivandrum International Airport]]. However, the leadership of the party have came out strongly against such campaigns and dismissed such allegations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=nirmal|title=തിരുവനന്തപുരത്ത് 'ശംഖ്' മുഴങ്ങിയില്ല; വികസന മുന്നണിക്ക് സംഭവിച്ചത്|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/thiruvananthapuram-vikasana-munnettam-dont-have-any-impact-on-election-results-qlg38u|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam gets flooded with leadership requests|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/nov/14/thiruvananthapuram-vikasana-munnettam-gets-flooded-with-leadership-requests-2223407.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala|url=https://tv.mathrubhumi.com/en/news/kerala/awake-trivandrum-1.24173|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=August 4, 2019|first=Anasooya|last=S.|title=Chamber of Commerce moves HC|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/chamber-of-commerce-moves-hc/articleshow/70516681.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[V4 Kochi]]
* [[Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam]]

== References ==
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[[Category:2020 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2020]]
[[Category:Political parties in Kerala]]

Thiruvananthapuram Vikasana Munnettam - Revision history

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