BJP Releases First List of 47 Candidates for Kerala Elections

BJP Releases First List Of 47 Names For Kerala Polls

3/17/2026, 5:21:08 PM en source ↗

Summary

The BJP has released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala state polls scheduled for April 9. The list notably includes three former Union ministers, signalling the party's serious push for a stronger presence in the southern state. This is the BJP's first major candidate announcement ahead of the election.

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The BJP on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the April 9 polls, fielding three former Union ministers.

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