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

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled on April 9, 2026, with vote counting on May 4. Key nominees include state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom, former Union minister V. Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam, and K Surendran from Manjeshwar. The list features a mix of senior leaders, former ministers, and new faces across constituencies statewide. The BJP aims to expand its presence amid tight contests, especially in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad, where it faces strong competition from the Left Democratic Front and Congress.