Twenty20 Party Joins NDA in Kerala, Boosts BJP's Electoral Prospects

• Corporate-backed regional party Twenty20 has joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Kerala.
• Twenty20 state president Sabu M. Jacob announced the decision alongside BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram.
• Jacob cited an "existential crisis" due to alleged alliances of LDF, UDF, SDPI, and Welfare Party of India, forcing them to seek strong allies.
• He stated Twenty20's development vision aligns with PM Narendra Modi's and criticized Kerala's LDF-UDF bipolar system for hindering development and investment.
• BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar welcomed the move, stating it would accelerate NDA's expansion in Kerala, with Sabu Jacob sharing the stage with PM Modi.

Why It Matters: Twenty20 party's alliance with NDA marks a significant political shift in Kerala, strengthening BJP's presence.