D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), commented on the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections in an article published by The News Minute.

According to Dhanuraj, the BJP’s long-term outreach through the BDJS has begun yielding results among Ezhava voters. He added that the BJP may eventually reach a stage where it can engage directly with Ezhava voters without relying heavily on the BDJS.

“The soft launch through the BDJS worked well. Of the BJP’s three MLAs, two belong to the Ezhava community. Chathannur MLA BB Gopakumar was previously associated with the SNDP, and following his victory, messages have been circulating within the community highlighting that an SNDP leader has become an MLA. This could increase the BJP’s acceptance among Ezhava voters,” he said.

The article was published in The News Minute on June 17, 2026. Read the full article here.