In a previous blog post, we considered the possibility that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s strong performance in the Aruvikkara assembly constituency by-election marked the beginning of its revival in the state of Kerala. A closer examination of BJP leader O Rajagopal's previous election record suggests that this by-election result is a one-off, rather than the beginning …

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