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Decoding BJP’s Final Frontier in Kerala: Key Constituencies, Demographics, and Electoral Dynamics

| Mar 09, 2026, 08:25:27 PM | TOI.in
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Kerala has long been described as the BJP’s “final frontier” in Indian politics. While the party has expanded across most of India, it has struggled to establish a strong foothold here. Key factors shaping the 2026 Assembly elections include the historical LDF-UDF bipolar contest, emerging BJP strongholds like Thrissur, Nemom, and Palakkad, and critical issues such as governance, economic management, employment, and welfare. Social composition, including the state’s Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities, further complicates the electoral equation, while BJP faces the challenge of expanding beyond its traditional base.

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