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BJP Unveils First Kerala Poll List: Ministers, Ex-Chiefs in Fray

The BJP has released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. State party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar praised the list as "well-represented," noting it includes a serving Union Minister and former party presidents. The elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with the results declared on May 4. The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect until the voting concludes.

Key Points: BJP's First Kerala Assembly Poll List: Key Candidates & Strategy

  • First list of 47 candidates released
  • Includes serving Union Minister & former state chiefs
  • Kerala to vote in single phase on April 9
  • Counting of votes scheduled for May 4
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Kerala Assembly polls: BJP state chief Chandrasekhar lauds "well-represented" first list of candidates

Kerala BJP chief hails "well-represented" first list of 47 candidates for Assembly polls, featuring a Union Minister and former state presidents.

"This is a very well-represented list of candidates. - Rajeev Chandrasekhar"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday hailed the party's inaugural list of 47 candidates for the Assembly elections set to be held next month in the State.

Speaking to ANI, Chandrasekhar extended gratitude to the party over his candidature from the Nemom constituency, adding that today's announcement showcases the seriousness of BJP for polls in Kerala.

The former Union Minister further called the list "well represented", where he informed that a serving Union Minister, two former ministers, two former party state chiefs and four candidates from the Christian community are contesting the election.

"Today's announcement of the first list of 47 candidates shows how serious we are about this election. There is a serving Central minister and two former ministers, two former presidents of the party, seven members from the SC community and four from Christian candidates who are contesting this election. This is a very well-represented list of candidates. In the political history of Kerala, this is the most decisive election. I am really honoured to get the opportunity to contest...I start my campaign today with a roadshow and meeting voters," the Kerala BJP chief said.

The BJP released its first list of 47 candidates, a day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that the State will vote on April 9 in a single phase. Apart from Chandrasekhar, other prominent names in the BJP list are George Kurian, V Muraleedharan, K Surendran and Navya Haridas.

Union Minister George Kurian has been named a candidate from Kanjirappally. V Muraleedharan will contest from Kazhakoottam, while Navya Haridas will contest from Kozhikode North. Former Kerala BJP president K Surendran will contest from Manjeshwar seat.

Counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 4.

The Model Code of Conduct is now in place till the voting takes place to the 140-member State Assembly, which is also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23. The last date for filing nominations is March 23, with scrutiny of nominations on March 24 and the last date for withdrawal of candidatures on March 26.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see more women candidates like Navya Haridas getting tickets. Representation matters! Hope the campaign focuses on real issues like development and employment, not just rhetoric. 🤞
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George Kurian
As a Christian from Kerala, I appreciate the party fielding candidates from our community. It shows an effort to be inclusive. However, actions speak louder than lists. We will judge by their work and promises.
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Ananya R
"Most decisive election" is a bit of a stretch, no? The bipolar politics of Kerala is strong. While BJP's entry adds a third dimension, calling it decisive feels like typical political exaggeration. Let's wait for the results.
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Vikram M
Nemom is a key seat! Chandrasekhar is a strong candidate there. If BJP can win a few seats this time, it will change the entire political calculation in the state. Interesting times ahead for Kerala politics.
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Rohit P
The list looks balanced on paper with SC and Christian representation. But in Kerala, community equations are complex. The real test is on April 9th. May the best candidates win! 🙏

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