Kerala Elections 2026: BJP a 'marginal player', can only 'break the duck', says Shashi Tharoor
CCNBC TV18•19-03-2026, 11:55
Kerala Elections 2026: BJP a 'marginal player', can only 'break the duck', says Shashi Tharoor
- •Shashi Tharoor states BJP is a marginal player in Kerala, unlikely to be a kingmaker in 2026 polls.
- •Tharoor emphasizes the primary contest will be between LDF and UDF, not a triangular one.
- •He notes BJP is a "zero-seat party" in the assembly, aiming for one or two seats at best.
- •Tharoor acknowledges tight competition, making every vote crucial, but doesn't see BJP as a threat to governance.
- •BJP's vote share in state elections is around 12-13%, insufficient to win seats without 35% in a constituency.
