The Battle for Nemom: Election Fever Grips Kerala's Sought-After Constituency

The BJP is gearing up for a strong challenge in Kerala's Nemom constituency in the 2026 elections, drawing on past victories and recent voting trends. Despite a dip in 2021, the party's confidence refuses to waver. Political leaders clash over electability, development, and secularism, heating up the race.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying efforts in Kerala's Nemom constituency, driven by its local body election victories and the need for political resurgence. Nemom, which played a pivotal role in BJP's breakthrough in Kerala in 2016, is witnessing increasing enthusiasm as the party eyes the 2026 elections.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP's candidate and state president, is confident of reclaiming the seat, despite fluctuations in voter support over recent years. Chandrasekhar is steadfast in his call for change, attributing dissatisfaction among voters to the current government's performance. He asserts that their campaign's focus on development initiatives will secure victory.

CPI(M)'s incumbent MLA V Sivankutty remains unfazed, challenging the BJP's claims with a focus on secularism and development undertaken by the LDF government. He counters the BJP's strategy, emphasizing community unity and questioning Chandrasekhar's reliance on financial influence. The race intensifies as political figures rally support for their candidates.