Kerala: BJP's 75-year struggle for big win despite Hindu majority

• BJP secured a significant presence in Kerala's local body elections, winning the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation for the first time with 50 out of 101 seats.
• Despite Hindus comprising 54% of the population, BJP has historically struggled in Kerala, though its vote share is increasing, and it won one Lok Sabha seat in 2024.
• Kerala's high literacy, developed social systems, and unique communal harmony, distinct from North Indian states, are cited as reasons for BJP's limited electoral success.

Why It Matters: BJP's growing influence in Kerala could reshape the state's political future.