Overview

• Rajeev Chandrasekhar filed his nomination papers to become Kerala BJP president, with unanimous backing from party leaders.
• He will be the first non-RSS leader to hold the position, signaling a shift in the BJP's approach to Kerala politics.
• The appointment aims to broaden the party's appeal by targeting young voters and upper-caste Hindu communities.
• Chandrasekhar brings two decades of political experience, including roles as a Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP.
• Outgoing president K Surendran completed his five-year term and declined to continue in the role, paving the way for new leadership.