Actresses Veena Nair and Anjali Nair join the electoral fray as Twenty20 candidates, while party chief Sabu Jacob opts out of contesting.

Kochi: The Twenty20 party has announced its candidate list for the upcoming 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, featuring prominent names from the film and television industry. Popular actresses Veena Nair and Anjali Nair have been officially named as the party's candidates. Meanwhile, Twenty20 state president Sabu M Jacob has confirmed that he will not be contesting in this election.
Dancer and actress Veena Nair will contest from the Ettumanoor constituency. She stated that a political party's backing is essential for her social service initiatives and described Twenty20 as the most suitable movement for her vision.
Actress Anjali Nair is set to seek the mandate from the Tripunithura constituency. She expressed her commitment to working closely with the people of Tripunithura and standing by them to address their local needs.
Published: 17 Mar 2026, 05:09 pm IST
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