Kerala , 4 April : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that the days of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala are “numbered,” using a high-energy NDA rally in Tiruvalla to pitch a decisive political shift in the state.
Arriving in Kochi earlier in the day, he travelled by helicopter to Changanassery and then covered about eight kilometres by road to the rally venue, where large crowds lined both sides of the route, reflecting what BJP leaders described as growing support for the NDA in central Kerala.
Beginning his address with prayers to Lord Ayyappa, the Prime Minister switched to Malayalam to engage with the audience and said Kerala’s development journey would begin from Tiruvalla.
He formally projected Anup Antony as the NDA’s candidate in the constituency, expressing confidence in his victory and highlighting their long association.
Referring to his recent interactions with grassroots workers, he said voters in the state are prepared to “bid farewell” to the ruling LDF. He also targeted both the LDF and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of alternating in power without delivering meaningful development.
Development Focus And Key Projects
The Prime Minister pointed to infrastructure gaps in Kerala, citing shortcomings at Kottayam Medical College and the need for improved roads and bridges. He said the state had received significantly higher Central allocations under his government compared to the previous Congress-led regime.
Highlighting development initiatives, he noted that stalled national highway projects have gained momentum and referenced the operation of Vande Bharat Express services through Kottayam. He also emphasised the potential of the Sabarimala airport project, alleging delays due to the state government.
PM Modi said a BJP-led government in Kerala would leverage the benefits of a “double-engine” administration to accelerate infrastructure and welfare initiatives. If voted to power, the NDA would fast-track pending projects and usher in a “new era of development” in the state, which he described as his ‘guarantee.’
