Hindu nationalist party fails to break through in Syro-Malabar heartland

Despite a concerted push to court Christians, the BJP failed to win in four pivotal constituencies.

India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party has failed to gain a foothold in the Syro-Malabar Church’s heartland in a closely watched election in the southern state of Kerala.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Kochi on March 11, 2026, ahead of the Kerala legislative assembly election. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office (GODL-India).

Despite fielding Chr…