BJP Announces First List of 47 Candidates for 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 47 candidates for the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9 with results on May 4. Key nominees include state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom, K. Surendran from Manjeshwar, Union Minister V. Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam, Navya Haridas from Kozhikode North, and George Kurian from Kanjirappally. The list reflects the party's effort to expand its presence across various constituencies amid competition with the ruling Left Democratic Front.