Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning today in Kerala in favor of “Metro Man” E Sreedharan, launched a strong attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) by referring to the gold smuggling scandal in which the office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has faced allegations of corruption. “Judas had betrayed the Lord Christ for a few pieces of silver … just as LDF has betrayed Kerala for a few pieces of gold,” said Prime Minister Modi.
During a demonstration in Palakkad, Prime Minister Modi called the ruling LDF and the opposition Congress-led UDF “just a different name” and said that their “match-fixing” was the “worst kept secret” in Iraq’s politics. Kerala
“For many years, the worst kept secret of Kerala politics was the friendly agreement of the UDF and LDF. Now the Kerala voter for the first time is wondering: what is this match-fixing? Five years one loots, five years the other loots, ”Prime Minister Modi said at an electoral rally in Palakkad.
Addressing the crowd, PM Modi said E Sreedharan has been dedicated to the progress of Kerala. “’Metroman’ Sreedharan Ji, a man who has done an excellent job to modernize India and improve connectivity, a man admired by all sectors of society, has dedicated himself to the advancement of Kerala. As a true son of Kerala, he thought beyond power, he stood firm in his commitment to Kerala, ”he added. Sreedharan, is one of the biggest faces of the party, in Kerala.
Emphasizing that BJP will focus on development in the state, PM Modi said: “The time has come for FAST development in Kerala: F for fishing and fertilizers, A for agriculture and Ayurveda, S for skill development. and social justice and T for tourism and technology. “He also added that the saffron party will eradicate political violence in the state.
Later, the prime minister is scheduled to address the demonstrations in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today.
Kerala will vote on April 6 for a new government. The results will be announced on May 2.
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