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14 Dec, 4 tweets, 2 min read
KERALA LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS

Counting is on 16 December.

Kerala's results for BJP will give sleepless nights for the conjoined Congress-Communist twins.

How?

1. Like last time, RSS - which is the strongest in Kerala - played a key role on the ground

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2. Good work at Booth level work, focus on critical mass for candidates, issue based approach for wards

3. Last time, BJP ate into Congress bastions, this time it will ALSO eat into Communist bastions

4. BJP has fielded 500 Xs and 112 Muslim candidates, a clear ward strategy
5. The struggles led by @surendranbjp have brought unexpected support from women who came to the streets to protest against the corrupt Communist government.

This is a clear signal of change in BJP's favour.
In 2015, NDA polled 13.28% of votes

Gram Panchayat - 933/15962 (5.85%)
Block Panchayat - 21/2076 (1%)
District Panchayat - 3/331 (1%)
Municipalities - 236/3122 (7.56%)
Corporations - 51/414 (12.32%)

Will see a huge surge in numbers this time

Well done @surendranbjp

@JPNadda

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KERALA POLITICS and BJP's Role.

For those who are interested in Kerala politics, specifically BJP's stance and chances, I am transcribing a Youtube Q&A with @surendranbjp BJP president, Kerala.

A vibrant and savvy politician, KS is the leader Kerala BJP supporters asked for.
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This interview reflects his acumen, clarity of thoughts and candid approach to politics. A no-nonsense leader, he says a lot.
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BJP and RSS relationship is that of ideology and political outfit (I have discussed this in detail in a previous thread and KS's view supports my points) and is strong currently.

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As we all know, Dubakka victory is a surprise encouragement. But is that why the heavyweights have descended there?

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he will NOT:

~ meet any actor
~ declare alliances/ allies

I had said that these were @JPNadda 's job and Shah will not undermine his Party President's role by openly declaring an alliance.
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