Vote for Govt That Listens: Kharge as Polling Begins in 3 States
Kharge highlighted rising unemployment, financial distress, and growing uncertainty in Kerala under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged voters to exercise their constitutional right as polling began across 296 seats in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
In a post on X, Kharge highlighted rising unemployment, financial distress, and growing uncertainty in Kerala under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. He called on voters to once again demonstrate the state’s commitment to progressive values.
“My dear sisters and brothers of Kerala, you have always stood for education, dignity, secular values, and social justice. You have shown the nation what progressive thinking truly means. Now, once again, the responsibility lies in your hands,” he said. He added that farmers, plantation workers, youth, and small business owners have been facing challenges and are seeking relief and opportunities.
Kharge appealed to voters to uphold unity and reject division. “Do not let division or distraction weaken that strength. I urge all to come out in large numbers and vote for a government that listens, cares, and delivers,” he added.
Turning to Assam, Kharge expressed confidence in a “palpable change” in the state, alleging that its social fabric had been weakened over the past decade. He urged voters to choose unity, welfare, and development.
“The change is palpable in Assam in this 2026 Assembly election. In the past 10 years, Assam’s unity has been weakened, its resources exploited, and false narratives spread for political gain. Now is the time to defeat politics of division and exclusion,” he said, urging first-time voters to participate actively.
On Puducherry, Kharge raised concerns over corruption, unemployment, drug issues, paper leaks, and alleged misuse of land and resources. He called on voters to support statehood, jobs, safety, and transparent governance.
“Today is your moment to step out and vote against corruption and for dignity, jobs, and honest governance. Use your vote to safeguard your children’s future and restore Puducherry’s progress,” he said.
