‘A double-engine govt. will de-risk people from political conflicts that hurt their development’: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Bharatiya Janata Party's State president in Kerala, is leading the party's efforts to challenge the LDF-UDF duopoly. He faces a tough battle in Nemom, where he competes against incumbent MLA V. Sivankutty and former Congress MLA K.S. Sabarinadhan. While the BJP saw gains in local body elections, its vote share remains lower than in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Chandrasekhar emphasizes his party's outreach to minority communities and addresses concerns about incidents of violence against religious minorities. He argues that the BJP is not solely responsible for such events but acknowledges the need for law enforcement. He also highlights the contrasting perspectives on disaster relief funds, with the LDF criticizing the Centre while pointing to the BJP-led government's own achievements in areas like health and education.