Mon Feb 23 08:29:47 UTC 2026: ### Headline: BJP-Led NDA Aims to Form Government in Kerala, Launches Election Campaign

The Story:

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the NDA’s zonal office in Kochi on Monday, February 23, 2026, signaling the official launch of the alliance’s election campaign in central Kerala. Mr. Rijiju stated that the NDA is entering the upcoming Assembly elections with the explicit goal of forming the government, promising to change the political landscape of Kerala, which he claims has lacked a “right government.”

The inauguration ceremony was attended by key leaders, including BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, NDA vice chairman A.N. Radhakrishnan, and Twenty20 chairman Sabu M. Jacob. The NDA’s election campaign for Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts will be coordinated from the newly opened office. Mr. Chandrasekhar emphasized that the party will run an intense 45-day campaign, focusing on a vision for the future of the State while highlighting the perceived failures of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) governments.

Key Points:

  • Kiren Rijiju inaugurated NDA’s zonal office in Kochi on February 23, 2026.
  • NDA aims to form the government in Kerala.
  • The campaign will focus on the failures of the LDF and UDF governments.
  • Rajeev Chandrasekhar, A.N. Radhakrishnan, and Sabu M. Jacob were present at the inauguration.
  • The campaign will focus on Kottayam, Alappuzha, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BJP-led NDA is making a concerted effort to gain power in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections.
  • The NDA’s strategy involves directly targeting the perceived failures of the existing political fronts, LDF and UDF.
  • The inauguration of a zonal office and the presence of key leaders indicate a well-coordinated campaign strategy.

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