Kummanam Rajasekharan

Nemom, a Thiruvananthapuram constituency, faces challenges like traffic, water scarcity, and unemployment. The LDF's V. Sivankutty narrowly won the 2021 election, highlighting the competitive political landscape. Residents grapple with issues stemming from urban expansion and industrial fluctuations.

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

Aranmula, a constituency known for its cultural heritage and resistance against an airport project, faces a multi-cornered electoral battle. Incumbent Veena George, the health minister, seeks a hat-trick amidst criticism of her ministry, while BJP's Kummanam Rajasekharan, a prominent agitator, aims to leverage the Sabarimala sentiment. Congress's Abin Varkey brings fresh energy, focusing on health negligence issues.

As Kerala heads to the polls, the election narrative shifts from rallies to booth-level battles. The ruling LDF aims for a historic third term, while the UDF seeks to leverage local body momentum against anti-incumbency. The NDA is focused on converting key pockets into durable political footholds, making these 20 constituencies the state's pressure points.

Kerala's upcoming assembly elections see Christian voters, particularly in central Kerala, becoming a crucial battleground. Traditional UDF support is tested by socio-economic concerns, political realignments, and perceptions of communal favoritism, forcing parties to re-evaluate their strategies to secure this influential bloc.

The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, according to the Election Commission of India, with counting scheduled for May 4. The term of the current assembly is set to end on May 23, and the Model Code of Conduct is now in force for the 140-member House, also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shashi Tharoor of Congress won against BJP’s Kummanam Rajasekharan in Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency according to the latest trends.

"The CPM is holding peace talks on one side while killing people on the other part," BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan said here on Wednesday after visiting the family of party worker Nirmal, who was killed on Sunday during a temple festival at Kokkulangara near Nellankara.

The BJP state unit will open a help desk to render assistance to public on central government schemes.

A financial fraud case in which BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan was named as an accused has been settled after complainant wrote to police saying he received the money due to him. P R Harikrishnan will move high court to quash his complaint.

The BJP state-level office-bearers' meeting held in Thrissur on Monday witnessed serious debates on the recent charges of corruption the party was facing.

BJP president Amit Shah was loud and clear while addressing the public meeting in Kottayam on Thursday as he said, "Vote us to power, we will solve all your issues and bring development to this state."