Kerala Assembly Elections 2016: Candidates to watch out for By Deepak Parvatiyar April 19, 2016 - See more at: http://www.elections.in/blog/kerala-assembly-elections-candidates-to-watch-out-for/#sthash.1SQB7ONM.dpuf As the stage gets set for the elections for the 140 assembly seat in Kerala due on May 16, political heavyweights and star candidates would surely create an impact in the state elections, tipped to be three-cornered for the first time with the BJP-led NDA emerging as a serious contender in at least 30 seats. In case the BJP wins any seat in Kerala, it would be a first for the party. It fancies its chances because of its improved performance in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections where it polled 10.3 per cent votes, as well as in 2015 civic elections where it not only polled an all time high 13.3 per cent, but for the first time, gained power in a local body by taking control of the Palakkad municipality. Chances for BJP and LDF Yet, it seems a long way to go f
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