BJP Steps Up Kerala Push After Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Win, Eyes 2026 Assembly Elections
Thiruvananthapuram: JP News.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political activity in Kerala, buoyed by its recent victory in the Thiruvananthapuram mayoral post. The win is being seen within the party as a morale booster and a signal of growing urban support, particularly in the state capital, where the BJP has been steadily expanding its organisational footprint.
With the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 2026, the BJP is now actively searching for space—both politically and organisationally—to strengthen its position across the state. Party sources indicate that the focus is on consolidating gains in urban local bodies, energising the cadre, and positioning the party as a credible alternative to the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).
Adding to the political buzz, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the revered Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Sunday. The visit is being viewed as symbolically significant, underlining the BJP’s outreach to Kerala’s cultural and spiritual centres at a time when electoral preparations are gathering pace.
Kerala has been ruled by the Left for the past ten years, and political observers note that anti-incumbency could emerge as a key factor in the upcoming elections. Issues related to governance, employment, and development are increasingly part of public discourse, providing the BJP an opportunity to broaden its appeal beyond its traditional support base.
While the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) remains a major contender, the BJP believes that changing political equations, coupled with sustained grassroots work, could help it improve its electoral performance in 2026. With visible moves on the ground and high-level engagement, it is clear that the BJP has set its Kerala mission firmly in motion.
