# BJP will not rule Kerala: CM Satheesan says state too secular for saffron party

> Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan has said the BJP's dream of coming to power in the state will remain unfulfilled, asserting that its secular character would prevent the saffron party from expanding its political footprint significantly.

- Published: 2026-10-11T09:01:50.285Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T16:03:02.682Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: BJP, Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, Congress, Enforcement Directorate, Exalogic Solutions, Former Health Minister, IT consultancy services, India, K Muraleedharan, Kerala, Kerala Assembly, Kerala High Court

## How it developed

- 2026-10-11T09:01:50.285Z - India Today: [BJP will not rule Kerala: CM Satheesan says state too secular for saffron party](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/kerala/story/kerala-bjp-growth-v-d-satheesan-says-secular-state-will-block-power-bid-ptag-3014639-2026-10-11)
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