Kerala BJP Winners List: Bharatiya Janata Party winners in Kerala Assembly Election 2026

In a significant development in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made its presence felt by opening its account and showing competitive performance in several key seats.

While the UDF is leading comfortably, the BJP has emerged as a notable third force in many constituencies, with early trends showing strong performances by its prominent faces, including Shobha Surendran.

BJP’s Best Performance Yet in Kerala

The BJP, which contested independently as well as in alliance with smaller parties, is witnessing its strongest showing in Kerala’s electoral history.


As per early trends on May 4, the party is leading or has won seats in pockets where it has traditionally struggled, signalling a slow but steady breakthrough in the state.

Key Faces and Heavyweights Carrying BJP’s Hopes

Several senior BJP leaders are delivering impressive performances:

Shobha Surendran is leading in Palakkad, giving the BJP a strong foothold in central Kerala.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is locked in a close contest in Nemom.

Other prominent candidates are showing respectable numbers in urban and semi-urban seats.

Full List of BJP Candidates & Early Trends (as of 11:30 AM)

The party has fielded candidates across the state with a clear focus on Hindutva, development, and anti-incumbency against both LDF and UDF. The BJP has recorded its best performance yet in Kerala. The party has opened its account in the state.

• Chathannoor (126): B.B. Gopakumar – Won by 4,398 votes (16/16 rounds)
• Kazhakoottam (132): V. Muraleedharan – Won by 428 votes (18/18 rounds)
• Nemom (135): Rajeev Chandrasekhar – Won by 4,978 votes (25/25 rounds)

What This Means for Kerala Politics

Even though the UDF is on course for a comfortable victory, the BJP’s improved performance — especially in Palakkad and Nemom — is being seen as a long-term gain.

The party is to increase its vote share significantly compared to previous elections, laying the foundation for future growth in the state.