Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (NationPress) The Bharatiya Janata Party's remarkable showing in Bihar has ignited celebrations within the party's Kerala faction, viewing this result as a timely boost for morale just ahead of the local body elections in the State next month.

Leaders within the Kerala BJP assert that the Bihar outcome has revitalized their cadres and bolstered confidence at a crucial juncture when the party is aiming for significant victories, especially in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation.

Supporters of the BJP across Kerala have taken to the streets to commemorate the results from Bihar.

Currently, the BJP holds 35 out of 101 wards in the Corporation, positioning it as the main Opposition party, while the Congress-led UDF lags with only 10 seats.

As the NDA's decisive performance in Bihar becomes a dominant theme in political discussions, state BJP leaders are already hinting that the 'next surprise' might emerge from Kerala.

The party’s sole representation in the State came from the notable victory of actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, who won the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat earlier this year.

Despite lacking a presence in the 140-member Kerala Assembly, the BJP is optimistic about using the national momentum to close this gap.

With a vote share of approximately 16%, the BJP aims to increase this to at least 25% in the upcoming December local body elections, as directed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit.

Party leaders believe the Bihar verdict will invigorate supporters, attract undecided voters, and reinforce the narrative that the NDA maintains electoral superiority in key areas.

State BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that traditional political alliances had opportunities to govern the Corporation in the state capital but have 'failed,' thus the BJP deserves a chance.

The outcome in Bihar has also rattled the Congress in Kerala, which is counting on a resurgence in the local body polls.

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala attempted to diminish the significance of the result, calling it a victory 'for the Election Commission' instead of for the BJP.

Meanwhile, the CPI(M), which contested in Bihar under the INDIA bloc, also performed poorly, which poses a challenge for the ruling LDF in Kerala at this crucial time.

As campaign activities ramp up across various districts, the Bihar mandate provides the BJP with a powerful narrative as they approach the significant December elections, setting the stage for an unusually intense local poll season in Kerala.