Thiruvananthapuram: In a major development, a key RSS man has been appointed as the new president of BJP's Kerala unit. The BJP has appointed Kummanam Rajashekaran, a staunch RSS man as its new state president.

The decision is important as it has come ahead 2016 Assembly elections in Kerala.

According to reports, the RSS cadres have already started the ground work for the upcoming polls to gain political space in Kerala.

State RSS leaders are of the belief the political climate in Kerala is against the interest of Hindus and a political change is necessary.