Modi: NDA Will Form Next Govt In Kerala

Addressing a massive election rally in Palakkad, Modi spoke about the ongoing war in West Asia and said his government is working to ensure the crisis in the region has minimal impact on India. He also noted that many people from Kerala are working in conflict-hit regions and stressed that their safety remains a top priority.

Accusing the Congress of making "dangerous" remarks that could risk Indian lives for "political gains", Modi said, "You must also remember the kind of statements the party is making on this sensitive issue -- they are dangerous. The Congress wants the lives of nearly one crore Indians living in Gulf countries to be put at risk so that it can gain political advantage from it."

On the West Asia conflict, Modi said, “Since the outbreak of the conflict, I have been in constant touch with world leaders. The safety of Indians in affected regions is our top priority, with our embassies working round the clock to ensure their well-being. For the BJP-NDA government, the security of every Indian is paramount. However, the kind of statements being made by the Congress on this sensitive issue are dangerous, as they risk the safety of nearly one crore Indians in Gulf countries for political gain.”

Targeting both the Left and the Congress-led alliances, Modi said, “For decades, Keralam has been trapped between two faces of selfish politics – the LDF and the UDF. One is corrupt, the other is more corrupt. One is communal…the other is more communal. Their policies revolve only around votebank politics, with no concern for Keralam’s development…"

"For years, the LDF and the UDF have taken turns to rule and loot. Now both are targeting the BJP, which shows they fear us. They know that once the BJP comes to power, their corruption will be exposed,” said Modi and asserted that when the NDA comes to power in the state, it will investigate all scams and deliver justice to the people of Keralam.

Pointing at the Left and the Congress rivalry in Kerala and friendship in other states, Modi said, "The Congress and the Left abuse each other falsely... You must remain cautious of both of them."

At the rally, Modi also highlighted that the public sentiment is in favour of change with growing support for the BJP among youth, women, and farmers.

At the rally, Modi also highlighted that the public sentiment is in favour of change with growing support for the BJP among youth, women, and farmers. "In Kerala, Team BJP and Team NDA are to form the government. With the blessings of the people of Kerala, with all your support, we will form the government here, and we will leave no stone unturned in serving Kerala," he said.

The Prime Minister also alleged misuse of Central funds, saying, "This money belonged to you, but they have looted it." Projecting development, he promised that an NDA government will recover looted money and accelerate growth in Kerala.

In his address, Modi highlighted Kerala’s immense potential but lamented the lack of industrial growth and job opportunities, which has led to migration. He cited the initiatives taken by the Centre in Palakkad, including the establishment of an IIT, infrastructure upgrades and plans for a smart industrial city. He also highlighted women's empowerment and their greater political participation through the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.

Reiterating the vision for a “Viksit Keralam”, Modi said, “Our resolve is clear — development, dignity and opportunity for every citizen. The NDA guarantees an end to forced migration, respect for every youth’s talent, and development free from corruption and political interference. The kind of transformation seen in the rest of India will now be visible in Keralam as well.”

Later in the day, Modi held a roadshow in Thrissur as part of the NDA's Assembly poll campaign, with thousands of people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of him. The roadshow, which began from near the district hospital, proceeded through the heart of the cultural capital of Kerala. Prominent NDA candidates in the Thrissur district, including Padmaja Venugopal and Union minister Suresh Gopi, who represents Thrissur in Lok Sabha, also participated in the roadshow.