Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on April 2 that the people of Keralam are showing strong support for the BJP-NDA, emphasising that voters have seen through the empty promises of both the LDF and UDF. He is scheduled to engage with party workers and citizens during the 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad - Keralam' programme this evening.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “The people of Keralam are enthusiastically supporting BJP-NDA across the state. They have seen through the hollow promises of both LDF and UDF. Looking forward to today's 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvad – Keralam' at 4:30 this evening.”
The 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled for April 9, with the counting of votes set for May 4. The current assembly’s tenure will conclude on May 23.
On March 31, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala released its election manifesto, presenting a detailed plan for the state’s development including sector-specific economic growth and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if elected to power. The manifesto was unveiled by the party’s national president, Nitin Nabin, and state party chief, Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
The manifesto aims to position Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination and seeks to develop cities within the state as specialised economic hubs. It proposes promoting Thiruvananthapuram as an IT and innovation capital, Kochi as India’s shipbuilding hub, Kozhikode as a centre for healthcare and medical innovation, Thrissur as a cultural tourism capital, Kollam as an internationally competitive blue economy cluster prioritising marine exports, and Kannur as a defence innovation hub. The party stated that these sectoral hubs are expected to create substantial employment opportunities.
Regarding welfare, the BJP promises a Bhakshya Arogya Suraksha card for needy women, which includes a monthly recharge of Rs 2,500 for medicines and groceries. The manifesto also proposes establishing an AIIMS in Kerala and developing a high-speed railway network connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur.
Other pledges include providing two free LPG cylinders per year to poor families, one during Onam and one during Christmas, and supplying every household with 20,000 litres of free water per month.
The manifesto also addresses the management of major places of worship such as Sabarimala and Guruvayur, promising their protection through revamped Devaswom Boards. Concerning the Mullaperiyar Dam, the BJP committed to ensuring water supply for Tamil Nadu while safeguarding Kerala’s interests.