Rajeev Chandrasekhar
BJP Makes Historic Gains in Kerala Local Elections: Wins Majority in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Dec 13, 2025 07:46 pm CST
The BJP secured a historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, winning 50 out of 101 seats in Kerala's local body elections, while Congress-led UDF dominated overall results. Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the significant political shift in his constituency as Prime Minister Modi called it a "watershed moment" for Kerala politics.
Kerala BJP Chief Links Muslim Ministerial Absence to Voting Patterns: "They Don't Vote For Us"
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar sparked controversy by stating that Muslims lack representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet because they don't vote for BJP. Speaking at a Kozhikode Press Club event, he challenged the Muslim community's traditional Congress support while highlighting the absence of Muslim ministers in the current government. His comments come ahead of Kerala's local body elections, where BJP aims to increase its vote share from 16% to 25%.
Political Showdown in Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's Election Withdrawal Sparks BJP-CPI(M) Controversy
Nov 14, 2025 01:29 pm CST
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's decision to not contest in upcoming municipal elections has ignited a political clash between BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala. While BJP claims fear motivated her withdrawal, CPI(M) cites strategic party arrangements. Sources suggest Arya may relocate her political base to Kozhikode to be closer to her family, as she balances leadership responsibilities with personal commitments while facing criticism that she characterizes as gender-biased.
BJP Launches Muslim Outreach Programme in Kerala: Building Trust Beyond Politics
Nov 07, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The BJP in Kerala has launched a 'Muslim Outreach Programme' led by state vice president Abdul Salam, aimed at building trust with the Muslim community. State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized this is not a vote-seeking initiative but rather an effort to counter misconceptions and demonstrate the party's commitment to equal development for all Malayalis regardless of religion, in line with PM Modi's "Sabka saath, sabka vikaas" vision.