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Rajasthan CM in Kerala for BJP Nominations, Eyes "Developed Kerala" Vision

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited Thiruvananthapuram to participate in the nomination filing ceremonies for four BJP candidates in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. He asserted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, supporting the BJP would lead to a "Developed India-Developed Kerala." During his visit, Sharma paid tributes at the BJP State Headquarters and offered prayers at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The election process is underway, with polling scheduled for April 9, as the BJP seeks to expand its influence in the southern state.

Key Points: Rajasthan CM in Kerala for BJP Candidate Nominations

  • Rajasthan CM attends Kerala BJP nominations
  • Pushes "Developed India-Developed Kerala" vision
  • Expresses confidence in BJP's Kerala prospects
  • Visits BJP HQ and Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Kerala Assembly polls set for April 9
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Rajasthan CM reaches Thiruvananthapuram for BJP nominations​

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attends BJP nomination events in Kerala, expresses confidence in party's prospects under PM Modi's leadership.

"under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people of Kerala would realise the vision of a 'Developed India-Developed Kerala' - Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, March 21

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday as part of his visit to Kerala during the ongoing Assembly elections. ​

He participated in the nomination filing ceremonies of four BJP candidates: Kerala BJP President and Nemom Assembly candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar; Kazhakkoottam Assembly candidate V. Muraleedharan; Kattakkada Assembly candidate P. K. Krishnadas; and Vattiyoorkavu Assembly candidate R. Sreelekha.​

Addressing the gathering, Sharma said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people of Kerala would realise the vision of a "Developed India-Developed Kerala" by supporting BJP candidates. ​

He expressed confidence that the nominees, reflecting public aspirations, would lay a strong foundation for good governance and development in the state. ​

He further stated that the people of Kerala have firmly resolved to bring about change this time.​

During his visit, the Chief Minister also went to the BJP State Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram and paid floral tributes to the statues of Deendayal Upadhyaya, Syama Prasad Mukherjee, and P. Parameswaran.​

Earlier, Sharma offered prayers at the revered Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, seeking blessings for the well-being and prosperity of the people. ​

Upon his arrival in Thiruvananthapuram, he was accorded a grand welcome by BJP workers.​

The Election Commission has issued the official notification for elections to the Kerala Assembly. ​

Nominations can be filed until March 23; scrutiny will be held on March 24, and the last date for withdrawal is March 26. Polling will take place on April 9.​

The Chief Minister's presence in Kerala underscores the BJP's efforts to strengthen its organisational base in the southern state, where it aims to expand its footprint in the upcoming polls.​

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Respectfully, I feel this is more about optics than substance. Flying a CM from Rajasthan to Kerala for nominations? The focus should be on local issues in Kerala - price rise, unemployment, infrastructure. Hope the candidates address those.
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Vikram M
The visit to Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple shows cultural respect, which is important. Kerala's development model is praised globally, but maybe new governance can take it further. Interesting to see how BJP's national vision translates here.
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Anjali F
As a Malayali living outside Kerala, I'm watching closely. BJP has strong candidates like Rajeev Chandrasekhar. But breaking into Kerala's political culture is a tough task. The party needs to connect with grassroots issues, not just national narratives.
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Sarah B
The organizational push is clear. Paying tribute to ideological figures like Syama Prasad Mukherjee at the state HQ shows they are building from the ground up. Kerala elections are always fascinating, this adds another layer.
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Karthik V
"Developed India-Developed Kerala" is a good slogan. But Kerala already has high HDI. The challenge is creating jobs for the educated youth and managing finances. Let's see what concrete plans these candidates bring to the table beyond ceremonies.

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