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BJP Boosts Campaign Ahead of April 9 Elections

4/9/2026

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BJP Campaign Intensifies

The BJP intensifies its campaign in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry as elections approach, seeking to broaden influence in regions dominated by regional parties.
Voting begins on April 9.
Results are announced on May 4.
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls sparks controversy with allegations of voter deletions to benefit the BJP.

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Vijayan Faces Allegations

The Kerala assembly elections on April 9 pit the Left Democratic Front, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, against the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the BJP.
Allegations of cash-for-votes have emerged in Kerala, notably against BJP candidate Sobha Surendran, after a video showed money exchanged for votes.
In Assam, the BJP's campaign uses anti-Muslim rhetoric alongside women-focused welfare schemes, prompting concerns about vote-buying.

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Historical Context

The 2014 Indian general elections, held from April 7 to May 12, marked a pivotal moment as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 282 seats, establishing a majority in the Lok Sabha. This election, the largest in history with 834 million voters, raised concerns over electoral integrity due to allegations of voter manipulation, echoing in current elections in West Bengal, Kerala, and Assam as the BJP seeks to expand its influence.

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BJP Campaign Intensifies

The BJP intensifies its campaign in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry as elections approach, seeking to broaden influence in regions dominated by regional parties.
Voting begins on April 9.
Results are announced on May 4.
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls sparks controversy with allegations of voter deletions to benefit the BJP.

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