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

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled on April 9, 2026. Key nominees include state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom, former Union ministers V. Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam and George Kurian from Kanjirappally, and senior leaders like K. Surendran from Manjeshwar. The list features a mix of experienced politicians, new entrants, and women candidates, reflecting the party's strategy to expand its presence in Kerala. The elections will be held in a single phase with results on May 4, amid contests from major parties including the CPI(M) and Congress-led fronts.