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BJP's Kerala Manifesto: Free LPG, AIIMS & Metro Rail Promises

The BJP has released its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections, promising major infrastructure and welfare initiatives. Key pledges include establishing an AIIMS, launching metro rail projects in two cities, and providing free LPG cylinders and water to poor households. The manifesto was launched by party president Nitin Nabin, with state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar in attendance. The BJP aims to convert its recent incremental vote share gains into a decisive electoral breakthrough in the state.

Key Points: BJP Kerala Poll Manifesto: Free LPG, AIIMS, Metro Rail

  • Free LPG cylinders for poor families
  • AIIMS establishment in Kerala
  • Metro rail for Thiruvananthapuram & Kozhikode
  • CBI probe into Sabarimala case
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BJP unveils Kerala poll manifesto with big promises

BJP unveils Kerala election manifesto with free LPG cylinders, AIIMS, metro rail projects, and welfare pensions. Key promises for April 9 polls.

"This is change, this is developed Kerala - Nitin Nabin"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31

The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Tuesday, unveiled its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious mix of infrastructure projects and welfare measures as it seeks to expand its footprint in the state.

Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 to elect 140 new legislators.

The manifesto promises to establish an AIIMS in Kerala, roll out metro rail projects in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode, and implement a high-speed corridor from Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur.

Welfare assurances include two free LPG cylinders annually for poor families, 20,000 litres of free drinking water per household every month, and raising welfare pensions to Rs 3,000.

The party has also pledged to reorganise Devaswom Boards and initiate a CBI probe into the Sabarimala gold smuggling case.

The manifesto was released by BJP President Nitin Nabin under the slogan "This is change, this is developed Kerala".

Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar and other party leaders attended the launch.

The BJP had won its only Assembly seat in 2016 from Nemom through veteran leader O. Rajagopal.

However, in 2021, a keen triangular contest saw V. Sivankutty of the CPI-M regain the Assembly seat.

Sivankutty is now seeking to retain it, while Chandrasekhar was the first person to announce his candidature long before the Assembly polls was announced, signaling the BJP's intent to reclaim lost political ground.

The BJP's recent electoral performance presents a mixed picture.

While it finished runner-up in nine Assembly constituencies in 2021, its vote share has shown fluctuating trends.

The BJP's vote share rose from 12.41 per cent in the 2021 Assembly elections to 15.64 per cent in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, aided by a significant victory in Thrissur.

However, the momentum appeared uneven, with the vote share dipping to 14.71 per cent in the 2025 local body elections, despite securing a crucial win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

Nemom remains a key political battleground reflecting the BJP's shifting poll fortunes in Kerala.

The BJP has pointed to Chandrasekhar's lead in the Assembly seat during the 2024 Parliamentary election as a sign of potential resurgence, even as it attempts to convert its incremental gains into a decisive breakthrough in the upcoming Assembly polls.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Big promises before every election. Where is the plan to pay for all this? High-speed corridor sounds great on paper, but we need to see the feasibility study. The CBI probe promise into Sabarimala case is just political point-scoring.
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Aditya G
The manifesto is quite comprehensive. Raising welfare pensions to ₹3000 would be a big help for many elderly citizens. However, BJP's ground presence in Kerala is still weak. Winning one seat and then losing it shows they need to build more trust than just release manifestos.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Thiruvananthapuram, the traffic is a nightmare. A metro project is long overdue and would be a game-changer. I appreciate the focus on infrastructure. Hope it's not just an election jumla.
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Vikram M
Promises, promises. Every party does this. The real issue is unemployment among the youth. The manifesto is silent on concrete job creation plans. Also, reorganizing Devaswom Boards is a sensitive topic; they need to handle it with care, not use it as a political tool.
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Kavya N
20,000 litres of free water per month is a very attractive promise for many households! 💧 But the fluctuating vote share shows people are still unsure. They need a strong local face and consistent work, not just a national wave.
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