Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence on April 4 that the BJP-NDA government will be established in Keralam following the upcoming assembly elections, highlighting strong public support, particularly from women across the state.
Speaking at a rally in Thiruvalla, Keralam, Modi stated, “I have come here before as well, but this time the winds of change are blowing in a different direction. The biggest transformation is now about to take place in Keralam. Voting will be held on April 9, and on May 4, the end of decades of misgovernance will be declared. It is now certain that the countdown to the exit of the LDF government has begun. For the first time, a BJP-NDA government is coming to power in Keralam.”
The Prime Minister referred to the large crowds he observed on his way to the rally. “Upon my arrival, I witnessed massive crowds lining the entire route to this venue. The Left speaks of human chains, but the people of Keralam have shown their love for the NDA by forming a human wall,” he said.
Modi recalled an interaction with BJP Keralam karyakartas during the Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot campaign, involving over 125,000 karyakartas from 5,000 Shakti Kendras. He said, “One message was clear: Keralam has made up its mind to show the door to the LDF government.”
He praised Anoop Antony, the NDA candidate, stating, “Keralam stands to gain in this election, though I may lose something personally. Anup, the NDA candidate, has worked with me for the past five years with unwavering dedication. He has been a trusted aide, quiet, sincere, and tireless, working round the clock. I felt that Keralam needs the service and energy of this young leader. Today, I entrust Anup to you, to serve the people of Keralam.”
Modi criticised previous state governments for neglecting infrastructure, saying, “LDF and UDF governments have long neglected this region. The connecting roads are in a dilapidated condition. No new bridges have been built for years, and the state of the medical college is deeply concerning. With such a lack of basic infrastructure, it is clear how severely your quality of life has been affected.”
He noted that under the Modi government, significantly more funds have been allocated to Keralam compared to periods when the LDF and UDF held central power: “When LDF and UDF were in power at the Centre, Keralam received far less. Under the Modi government, five times more funds have been allocated to the state compared to that period.”
Keralam is scheduled to hold assembly elections on April 9, with results announced on May 4 alongside polls in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.