Rajeev Chandrasekhar Elected BJP Kerala President: A New Chapter for State Politics

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been unanimously elected BJP president in Kerala, a strategic move supported by the central leadership. His appointment aims to bolster BJP's momentum in the state, building on his strong showing against Congress's Shashi Tharoor in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In a unanimous decision, former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been elected as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kerala unit. The announcement was officially made by Union Minister Prahlad Joshi on Monday, marking a significant strategic move for the party.

The central leadership of the BJP had proposed Chandrasekhar's name, and with their backing, the decision was finalized during a core committee meeting chaired by BJP central observer Pralhad Joshi. The election notification, issued by the party's state returning officer Narayanan Namboodiri, saw no contest due to the consensus on Chandrasekhar's leadership capabilities.

BJP leader V Muraleedharan expressed confidence in Chandrasekhar's ability to lead the party to greater electoral success in Kerala. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on the ground gained during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where Chandrasekhar gave Congress leader Shashi Tharoor a tough fight, significantly boosting BJP's vote share.

(With inputs from agencies.)