The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 16, 2026 has released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly Elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. This strategic announcement covers key constituencies ahead of the single-phase voting.
Key Highlights
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Avya Haridas from Kozhikode North.
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Adv George Kurian from Kanjirappally, V. Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam
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State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom.
BJP aims to expand its footprint in the 140-seat assembly, where LDF holds power. The list reflects a mix of fresh faces and loyalists, amid rivals like CPI(M)’s 81 candidates and CPI’s 25.
