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| birth_place = [[Vadakkaanchery]], [[Thrissur district]] |
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| name = Sobha Surendran |
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| birth_place = [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]], [[Kerala]], India |
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| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] |
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| office1 = Vice President of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], [[Kerala]] |
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| residence = [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]], Kerala |
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| spouse = K. K. Surendran |
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'''Sobha Surendran''' ([[Vadakkaanchery]], [[Thrissur district]]) is a political leader from Kerala, belonging to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)]]. She was elected to the national executive committee of the party on March 31, 2013, and is the first women BJP leader to held a position at the national level. |
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'''Sobha Surendran''' (born 1969) is an Indian politician from the state of [[Kerala]], allied to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP). Sobha is the first woman politician from Kerala BJP to hold a position at the national level.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/latest-news/kerala-news/who-is-kerala-bjp-woman-leader-sobha-surendran-latest-news-kerala-local-body-election/articleshow/79317070.cms|title=BJP the first woman politician from Kerala BJP |website=malayalam.samayam.com}}</ref> She has acted as the state president of [[BJP Mahila Morcha]]. She also serves on the [[board of directors]] of the [[Chennai Petroleum Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/chennai-petroleum-corporation-ltd/infocompanymanagement/companyid-11661.cms|title=Chennai Petroleum Corporation Management Information - Details of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Management - The Economic Times|website=economictimes.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url = https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bjps-power-couple/article8530678.ece| title = BJP's power couple - The Hindu| newspaper = The Hindu| date = 28 April 2016| last1 = Naha| first1 = Abdul Latheef}} </ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/mar/15/kerala-elections-2021-bjps-sobha-surendran-puts-state-leadership-in-the-dock-over-denial-ofticket-2276639.html| title = Kerala elections 2021: BJP's Sobha Surendran puts state leadership in the dock over denial of ticket- The New Indian Express}} </ref> |
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She has been acting as the state president of [[BJP Mahila Morcha]].<ref>South Asian journal of socio-political studies: SAJOSPS 2006 "In PONNANI, where the BJP fielded its State secretary Sobha Surendran, the party improved its share by 7.3 percentage points. With LDF's Paloli Mohammedkutty improving the front's score by 10.8 percentage Points, the net loser was the ..."</ref> Her husband K. K. Surendran is also a BJP leader in Kerala. |
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==Personal life== |
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Sobha was born in the [[Wadakkancherry]], [[Thrissur district]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/elections-2016/india/india-news-india/kerala-assembly-elections-2016-choice-of-bjp-candidates-upsets-many-supporters-2773571/|title=Choice of BJP candidates upsets many supporters in Kerala|date=28 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web title=Biodata of Shobha%20Surendran|url=http://keralaassembly.org/lok/sabha/biodata.php4?no=120&name=Shobha%20Surendran|website=keralaassembly.org|access-date=10 March 2019}}</ref> Sobha is married to K. K. Surendran, a [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] politician also from Wadakkanchery.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/elections-2016/2016/apr/16/husband-wife-duo-to-try-luck-in-kerala-polls-924933.html| title = Husband-wife Duo to Try Luck in Kerala Polls- The New Indian Express}} </ref> |
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==Political career== |
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Sobha was the state president of the Mahila Morcha.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/29/absence-of-woman-leader-at-the-helm-leaves-bjp-worried-2229437.html|title=Absence of woman leader at the helm leaves BJP worried|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> She was a member of the party's core committee and was the state [[Secretary (title)|general secretary]] of the party.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bjps-power-couple/article8530678.ece|title=BJP's power couple|first=Abdul Latheef|last=Naha|newspaper=The Hindu|date=28 April 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> She was later moved from state general secretary to vice-president.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/02/sobhas-outburst-exposes-chinks-in-kerala-bjp-2218082.html|title=Sobha Surendran's outburst exposes chinks in Kerala BJP|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> |
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==Elections== |
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In 2016, there was a close contest and she came second with 40,087 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/assembly-election-2016/kerala/palakkad/|title=Palakkad Assembly Election 2016 Latest News & Results|website=India.com|language=en-EN|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref> |
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Sobha, as the party's state general secretary, was then contesting both legislative assembly and general elections on a BJP ticket. |
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Over the years her election results have been improving the party vote share.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120419/left-sitting-pretty-in-its-attingal-bastion.html|title=Left sitting pretty in its Attingal bastion|first=Cynthia|last=Chandran|date=12 April 2019|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Sobha contested the [[Attingal]] constituency and came third against [[Adoor Prakash]] of the [[Indian National Congress]]. In 2014 BJP got 92000 votes and in 2019 BJP got 248000 votes in Attingal.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/lok-sabha-elections-2019/kerala/attingal-election-result-s11p19/|title=Attingal Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live: Attingal Constituency Election Results, News, Candidates, Vote Paercentage|website=News18|access-date=2020-01-14}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48315659|title=Lok Sabha: India general election results 2019|date=2019-05-22|access-date=2020-01-14|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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In 2021, for the Assembly election, Sobha Surendran contested the [[Kazhakoottam|Kazhakkoottam]] constituency in the [[Thiruvananthapuram]] district and lost to [[Kadakampally Surendran]] CPI(M) candidate.{{citation needed|date= September 2022}} |
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In [[2024 Indian general election|2024 general election]], she contested from [[Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency|Alappuzha constituency]] and lost.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/ls-poll-bjp-fields-a-mix-of-high-profile-veterans-and-new-faces-in-12-seats-in-state/article67907780.ece</ref> |
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|[[2019 Indian general election in Kerala|2019]] |
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|{{no2|132,914}} |
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|[[Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency|Alappuzha]] |
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|[[K. C. Venugopal]] |
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|{{no2|104,912}} |
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|[[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2016]] |
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|{{no2|Lost}} |
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|{{no2|17,483}} <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elections.in/kerala/assembly-constituencies/2016-election-results.html |title=Kerala Assembly Election - 2016 |publisher=Elections.in |accessdate=2021-05-20}}</ref> |
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|[[2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2021]] |
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|[[Kazhakootam Assembly constituency|Kazhakootam]] |
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|{{party name with color|Communist Party of India (Marxist)}} |
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|[[Kadakampally Surendran]] |
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|{{no2|Lost}} |
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|{{no2|23,497}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS11114.htm?ac=114|title=Kerala Assembly Election - 2021 |publisher=Elections.in |accessdate=2021-06-16}}</ref> |
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==Controversies== |
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After being appointed state vice-president Sobha Surendran was reluctant to take up the post, which triggered a controversy within the Party.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sobha-surendran-falls-in-line-attends-bjp-meet/article33753589.ece|title=Sobha Surendran falls in line, attends BJP meet|first=S.|last=Anandan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=4 February 2021|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-bjp-leader-sobha-surendran-alleges-bid-in-state-unit-to-humiliate-her-6912895/|title=Kerala BJP leader Sobha Surendran alleges bid in state unit to humiliate her|date=2 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/dec/25/attempt-at-disciplinary-action-against-sobha-surendran-foiled-2240815.html|title=Attempt at disciplinary action against Sobha Surendran foiled|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/sobhas-outburst-brings-unusual-camaraderie-in-bjp/articleshow/78987407.cms|title=Sobha's outburst brings unusual camaraderie in BJP | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=2 November 2020 }}</ref> |
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Her statement about welcoming the [[Indian Union Muslim League]] into the [[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]], in an interview, had caused confusion in the BJP. The BJP state president [[K. Surendran|K. Surendran (politician)]] refuted her statement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/feb/28/sobha-invites-iuml-to-nda-fold-leaves-k-surendran-in-a-spot-2269977.html|title=Sobha invites IUML to NDA fold, leaves K Surendran in a spot|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/bjp-leaders-blow-hot-and-cold-on-iuml-ties/articleshow/81249081.cms|title=Kerala: BJP leaders blow hot and cold on IUML ties | Kochi News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=28 February 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/bjp-list-earns-sobha-surendrans-sarcasm/articleshow/81504508.cms|title = BJP list earns Sobha Surendran's sarcasm | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]| date=15 March 2021 }}</ref> |
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In 2018, during the BJP's protest march against the arrest of [[K. Surendran (politician)|K. Surendran]] in [[Kannur]], Sobha made provocative comments against the police and threatened SP Yathish Chandra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shobha Surendran booked for provocative statements against Kerala cops|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/kerala/top-news/2018/11/28/shobha-surendran-booked-threatening-yathish-chandra.html|access-date=2021-03-18|website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> She was arrested by the [[Kerala Police]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-29|title=BJP leader Sobha Surendran booked for threatening remarks against Kerala police|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bjp-leader-sobha-surendran-booked-threatening-remarks-against-kerala-police-92407|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Protests and struggles== |
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Sobha Surendran was one of the key figures arrested by police in the [[Sabarimala]] protests.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/dec/28/sabarimala-issue-fasting-bjp-leader-shobha-surendran-arrested-shifted-to-hospital-1917727.html|title=Sabarimala issue: Fasting BJP leader Shobha Surendran arrested, shifted to hospital|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/sabarimala-strike-bjp-leader-sobha-takes-over-fast-ck-padmanabhan-hospitalised-93660|title=Sabarimala strike: BJP leader Sobha takes over fast as CK Padmanabhan is hospitalised|date=20 December 2018|website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/sabarimala-row-bjp-leader-on-hunger-strike-arrested-shifted-to-hospital201812191749320003/|title=Sabarimala row: BJP leader on hunger strike arrested, shifted to hospital|website=ANI News}}</ref> She fasted for 48 hours in support of the agitation by PSC job seekers in the PSC rank lists in the Secretariat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/feb/19/sobhas-presence-in-psc-job-aspirants-stir-lands-bjp-in-a-fix-2265882.html|title=Sobha's presence in PSC job aspirants' stir lands BJP in a fix|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/sobha-surendran-stages-sit-in-protest-to-support-psc-rank-holders-issue-1.5446820|title=Sobha Surendran stages sit-in protest to support PSC rank holders' issue|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> Subsequently, Sobha met with the [[Arif Mohammad Khan|Kerala Governor]] and received assurances that he would act in favor of the job aspirants.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/feb/20/sobha-surendranarranges-talks-between-guv-psc-agitators-2266346.html|title=Sobha Surendran arranges talks between Guv, PSC agitators|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/feb/21/governors-intervention-in-psc-job-seekers-stir-a-turning-pointsobha-surendran-2266808.html|title=Governor's intervention in PSC job seekers' stir a turning point: Sobha Surendran|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/kerala/shobha-surendran-about-meeting-governor-over-psc-rank-holders-strike-280756.html|title=Sobha-surendran-about-meeting-governor-over|first=Sajitha|last=Gopie|date=20 February 2021|website=malayalam.oneindia.com}}</ref> |
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In November 2020, Sobha alleged that the party president, [[K. Surendran (politician)|K. Surendran]], had organised a political conspiracy against her, both personally and politically, to end her political career.<ref>{{Cite web|title=K Surendran conspired against me, says Sobha|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/nov/05/k-surendran-conspired-against-me-says-sobha-2219480.html|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> She wrote a complaint letter to BJP national president JP [[J. P. Nadda|Nadda]] and union home minister [[Amit Shah]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sobha Surendran accuses K Surendran of trying to end her political career|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/sobha-surendran-accuses-k-surendran-of-trying-to-end-her-political-career-1.5174434|access-date=2021-03-18|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}</ref> |
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Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Kerala | |
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Born | 1969 Thrissur, Kerala, India | (age 55)
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | K. K. Surendran |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Thrissur, Kerala |
Alma mater | University of Calicut |
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Sobha Surendran (born 1969) is an Indian politician from the state of Kerala, allied to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sobha is the first woman politician from Kerala BJP to hold a position at the national level.[1] She has acted as the state president of BJP Mahila Morcha. She also serves on the board of directors of the Chennai Petroleum Corporation.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Sobha was born in the Wadakkancherry, Thrissur district, Kerala.[5][6] Sobha is married to K. K. Surendran, a Bharatiya Janata Party politician also from Wadakkanchery.[7]
Political career
Sobha was the state president of the Mahila Morcha.[8] She was a member of the party's core committee and was the state general secretary of the party.[9] She was later moved from state general secretary to vice-president.[10]
Elections
In 2016, there was a close contest and she came second with 40,087 votes.[11] Sobha, as the party's state general secretary, was then contesting both legislative assembly and general elections on a BJP ticket.
Over the years her election results have been improving the party vote share.[12]
In 2019, Sobha contested the Attingal constituency and came third against Adoor Prakash of the Indian National Congress. In 2014 BJP got 92000 votes and in 2019 BJP got 248000 votes in Attingal.[13][14]
In 2021, for the Assembly election, Sobha Surendran contested the Kazhakkoottam constituency in the Thiruvananthapuram district and lost to Kadakampally Surendran CPI(M) candidate.[citation needed]
In 2024 general election, she contested from Alappuzha constituency and lost.[15]
Election | Year | Constituency | Opponent | Result | Margin | ||
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Lok Sabha | 2019 | Attingal | INC | Adoor Prakash | Lost | 132,914 | |
2024 | Alappuzha | INC | K. C. Venugopal | Lost | 104,912 | ||
Kerala Legislative Assembly | 2016 | Palakkad | INC | Shafi Parambil | Lost | 17,483 [16] | |
2021 | Kazhakootam | CPI(M) | Kadakampally Surendran | Lost | 23,497[17] |
Controversies
After being appointed state vice-president Sobha Surendran was reluctant to take up the post, which triggered a controversy within the Party.[18][19][20][21]
Her statement about welcoming the Indian Union Muslim League into the NDA, in an interview, had caused confusion in the BJP. The BJP state president K. Surendran (politician) refuted her statement.[22][23][24]
In 2018, during the BJP's protest march against the arrest of K. Surendran in Kannur, Sobha made provocative comments against the police and threatened SP Yathish Chandra.[25] She was arrested by the Kerala Police.[26]
Protests and struggles
Sobha Surendran was one of the key figures arrested by police in the Sabarimala protests.[27][28][29] She fasted for 48 hours in support of the agitation by PSC job seekers in the PSC rank lists in the Secretariat.[30][31] Subsequently, Sobha met with the Kerala Governor and received assurances that he would act in favor of the job aspirants.[32][33][34]
In November 2020, Sobha alleged that the party president, K. Surendran, had organised a political conspiracy against her, both personally and politically, to end her political career.[35] She wrote a complaint letter to BJP national president JP Nadda and union home minister Amit Shah.[36]
References
- ^ "BJP the first woman politician from Kerala BJP". malayalam.samayam.com.
- ^ "Chennai Petroleum Corporation Management Information - Details of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Management - The Economic Times". economictimes.indiatimes.com.
- ^ Naha, Abdul Latheef (28 April 2016). "BJP's power couple - The Hindu". The Hindu.
- ^ "Kerala elections 2021: BJP's Sobha Surendran puts state leadership in the dock over denial of ticket- The New Indian Express".
- ^ "Choice of BJP candidates upsets many supporters in Kerala". 28 April 2016.
- ^ {{cite web title=Biodata of Shobha%20Surendran|url=http://keralaassembly.org/lok/sabha/biodata.php4?no=120&name=Shobha%20Surendran%7Cwebsite=keralaassembly.org%7Caccess-date=10 March 2019}}
- ^ "Husband-wife Duo to Try Luck in Kerala Polls- The New Indian Express".
- ^ "Absence of woman leader at the helm leaves BJP worried". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Naha, Abdul Latheef (28 April 2016). "BJP's power couple". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Sobha Surendran's outburst exposes chinks in Kerala BJP". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Palakkad Assembly Election 2016 Latest News & Results". India.com. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ Chandran, Cynthia (12 April 2019). "Left sitting pretty in its Attingal bastion". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Attingal Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 Live: Attingal Constituency Election Results, News, Candidates, Vote Paercentage". News18. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ "Lok Sabha: India general election results 2019". 22 May 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/ls-poll-bjp-fields-a-mix-of-high-profile-veterans-and-new-faces-in-12-seats-in-state/article67907780.ece
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election - 2016". Elections.in. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Kerala Assembly Election - 2021". Elections.in. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ Anandan, S. (4 February 2021). "Sobha Surendran falls in line, attends BJP meet". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Kerala BJP leader Sobha Surendran alleges bid in state unit to humiliate her". 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Attempt at disciplinary action against Sobha Surendran foiled". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Sobha's outburst brings unusual camaraderie in BJP | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Sobha invites IUML to NDA fold, leaves K Surendran in a spot". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Kerala: BJP leaders blow hot and cold on IUML ties | Kochi News - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 February 2021.
- ^ "BJP list earns Sobha Surendran's sarcasm | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 March 2021.
- ^ "Shobha Surendran booked for provocative statements against Kerala cops". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "BJP leader Sobha Surendran booked for threatening remarks against Kerala police". The News Minute. 29 November 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Sabarimala issue: Fasting BJP leader Shobha Surendran arrested, shifted to hospital". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Sabarimala strike: BJP leader Sobha takes over fast as CK Padmanabhan is hospitalised". The News Minute. 20 December 2018.
- ^ "Sabarimala row: BJP leader on hunger strike arrested, shifted to hospital". ANI News.
- ^ "Sobha's presence in PSC job aspirants' stir lands BJP in a fix". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Sobha Surendran stages sit-in protest to support PSC rank holders' issue". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "Sobha Surendran arranges talks between Guv, PSC agitators". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Governor's intervention in PSC job seekers' stir a turning point: Sobha Surendran". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Gopie, Sajitha (20 February 2021). "Sobha-surendran-about-meeting-governor-over". malayalam.oneindia.com.
- ^ "K Surendran conspired against me, says Sobha". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Sobha Surendran accuses K Surendran of trying to end her political career". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 18 March 2021.