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BJP Fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Muraleedharan in Kerala's First Candidate List

The BJP has released its first candidate list for the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, naming 47 contenders. Prominently, the party has fielded its Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from the Nemom seat and former Union Minister V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam. The elections in Kerala are scheduled for a single phase on April 9, alongside Assam, as announced by the Election Commission. The BJP-led NDA alliance plans to contest approximately 100 seats, leaving the rest for its partners in the 140-seat assembly.

Key Points: BJP Releases First List of 47 Candidates for Kerala Assembly Polls

  • BJP's first list has 47 candidates
  • Rajeev Chandrasekhar to contest from Nemom
  • V Muraleedharan fielded from Kazhakoottam
  • Kerala polls scheduled for April 9
  • NDA aims to contest all 140 seats
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Keralam Assembly polls: BJP releases first list of 47 candidates; fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom, former MoS Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam

BJP fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam in its first list for Kerala elections. Poll dates announced.

"The Committee announced the names of 47 candidates who will contest in the state assembly elections. - BJP Press Release"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Keralam.

The party has fielded BJP Keralam President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom seat and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs of India, V Muraleedharan, from Kazhakoottam seat.

According to a press release, the Central Election Committee of the BJP met on March 12, 2026, under the presidentship of Nitin Nabin. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Amit Shah, and all other members of the Central Election Committee.

The Committee announced the names of 47 candidates who will contest in the state assembly elections.

In Keralam, the main fight is between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) for 140 seats.

Meanwhile, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also in the fray to compete against both alliances. BJP plans to contest around 100 seats in Kerala, while its allies Bharat Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) and Twenty20 are expected to contest the remaining 40 seats as part of the alliance.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry.

According to the schedule, Kerala and Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23. Voting in Puducherry will also take place on April 9. The polling in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

The counting of votes for all four states and Puducherry will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

The Election Commission of India reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Pudducherry previously this month.

Special intensive revision of the voters' lists in these four states and one union territory has already been conducted, with final electoral rolls published.

The terms of the current assemblies are set to end on different dates: May 7 in West Bengal, May 10 in Tamil Nadu, May 20 in Assam, May 23 in Kerala, and June 15 in Puducherry.

- ANI

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Meera T
As a Keralite, I'm skeptical. The political culture here is very different. BJP's alliance with BDJS and Twenty20 is interesting, but will it translate to votes? The real issues are development, jobs, and handling of the Gulf returnees crisis. I hope all parties focus on that.
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Rohit P
Nemom is a key seat! BJP won it last time. Fielding the state president shows they are serious about retaining it. The national leadership being involved (Modi, Shah) signals they are not taking Kerala lightly. A strong opposition is always healthy for democracy.
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Anjali F
Respectfully, I have to disagree with the enthusiasm. While competition is good, the BJP's policies at the centre have often been at odds with Kerala's secular social fabric. I worry about polarizing rhetoric entering our state elections. Let's keep the campaign about work and welfare, not ideology.
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Varun X
Good to see a detailed schedule from the ECI. Single phase in Kerala on April 9th. Hope the polling is peaceful and the high voter turnout Kerala is known for continues. Our vote is our voice!
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Priya S
Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam is a strategic choice. He has a profile as a former MoS. But in Kerala, local connect matters more than a Delhi profile. The LDF will fight hard. It's going to be a very interesting triangular contest this time. 🤔

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