Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, stating that the countdown for the removal of the LDF government has started, asserted that a BJP-led NDA government would come to power in Kerala to drive growth.
Addressing an election rally in Thiruvalla on Saturday, Modi said the days of the Left government are numbered and that a big transformation is going to take place in Kerala. This time, the winds of change are being felt, for the first time, a BJP-NDA government is going to be formed.
“I have come here before, but this time the winds of change are blowing differently. The biggest transformation is about to take place in Kerala. Voting will be held on April 9, and on May 4, the end of decades of misgovernance will be declared. The countdown to the exit of the LDF government has begun. For the first time, a BJP-NDA government is coming to power in Kerala,” the Prime Minister sounded confident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who opened his speech by offering obeisance to Sabarimala Sri Ayyappa, said both the LDF and UDF tried to tarnish the sanctity of Sabarimala through the gold loot and that strong action would be taken against the gold loot if the NDA government comes to power. He also alleged that the top Congress leadership was also behind the Sabarimala gold loot.
He pointed out that despite Kerala’s high potential, the state continues to lag behind others in development. PM Modi specifically accused the Left government of delaying the Sabari rail project, which he claimed, has caused significant losses to the residents of Thiruvalla and surrounding areas. He promised a “double-engine government” to remove these obstacles.
Drawing parallels with the Northeast and Goa, PM Modi mentioned that the NDA has successfully ensured development in regions with significant Christian populations, implying a similar commitment to Kerala
He referred to his interaction with party workers during the Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot campaign, which connected over 1,25,000 karyakartas from 5,000 Shakti Kendras across Kerala. “One message was clear: Kerala has made up its mind to show the door to the LDF government,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi praised Anoop Antony, the NDA candidate in Thiruvalla, for his dedication. “Kerala stands to gain in this election. Anoop has worked with me tirelessly over the past five years. Today, I entrust him to you to serve the people of Kerala,” he said.
He said the Opposition is spreading lies against the FCRA Act. The LDF and the UDF have made lying a habit. Those who spread lies throughout the country saying that someone’s citizenship would be lost when the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was introduced, are now spreading lies against FCRA Act as well, he accused
He further said that the Opposition has been spreading false propaganda against the Uniform Civil Code and against films like Kashmir Files and Kerala Story. They have taken up the issue of spreading lies against whatever good work is being done. He alleged that in Kerala, the BJP is the only A-team and the other two fronts are secret partners.