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3mo ago

Three-Time Devikulam MLA S. Rajendran Defects to BJP Ahead of Kerala Polls

The BJP seeks to convert the switch into gains in Devikulam through a Munnar membership event followed by a 90-day drive.

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Overview

  • S. Rajendran formally joined the BJP on January 18 in Thiruvananthapuram, accepting membership from state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
  • The former CPI(M) leader represented Devikulam three times and was suspended in 2022 after a party inquiry alleged he worked against candidate A. Raja.
  • Rajendran said he moved to address plantation workers’ problems, set no personal conditions, and does not intend to contest from Devikulam.
  • The BJP announced a February 8 public event in Munnar for mass inductions and a 90-day statewide campaign themed on developed Kerala, protection of faith, and safe Kerala.
  • Party leaders say they aim to grow in the plantation belt as CPI(M) figures downplay the impact, and Rajendran will advise a new Munnar credit society launching January 30 to aid plantation workers.