New Delhi: Reports suggest that the BJP is likely to field actress and national executive committee member Khushbu in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, where Priyanka Gandhi has been named as the Congress candidate. Sources within the party have indicated that the South Indian actress’ name has been included in the final list of probables considered by the national leadership.

It is said that the national leadership has sought the opinion of the state leadership regarding Khushbu's candidacy. Her name is being considered as an opponent with a pan-national image. However, the final decision will be made only after evaluating the views of the state leadership.

Just four years ago, Khushbu joined the BJP after leaving the Congress party. As of now, she is part of the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP. Other names being considered for candidacy include MT Ramesh, Sobha Surendran, K Surendran, and Navya Haridas.