Kerala Assembly Election 2026 | Can NDA’s big bet on Christian leaders open its account in Central Kerala?

BJP is making a strong push to open its account in Kerala’s Christian heartland ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Central Kerala, known for its significant Christian population, has traditionally remained out of reach for the party.

This time, the NDA is fielding prominent Christian leaders like George Kurian, Anoop Antony Joseph, Shone George, and P C George in key constituencies, hoping to make electoral inroads. However, the strategy faces several challenges.