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PM Modi addresses public meeting in Palakkad, Kerala

Published By : Admin | March 30, 2021 | 11:30 IST
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Kickstarting his first public meeting ahead of assembly polls in Kerala’s Palakkad today, PM Modi said, “I am delighted to be in Palakkad and address my first rally in the state from here. The people of Palakkad have had a close bond with our Party. Today, I have come among you to seek your blessings for the BJP in the upcoming state elections.”

Taking a jibe at UDF and LDF alliance, the Prime Minister asserted, “For many years, the worst kept secret of Kerala politics was the friendly agreement of UDF and LDF. Now, the first time voter of Kerala is asking- what is this match fixing? Five years one loots, five years the other loots.”

“About UDF and LDF, the youth of Kerala is saying: Different name, working same. Both have their marked areas for making money. UDF has not even spared the rays of the sun. About LDF it can be said: Judas betrayed Lord Christ for a few pieces of silver. LDF has betrayed Kerala for a few pieces of gold,” he added.

Exposing the hypocrisy of Congress and Left, PM Modi said, “In West Bengal, Congress and Left are one; they were partners in UPA 1 in Delhi. The Left continued to give issue-based support to Congress to UPA 2 but here in Kerala during elections they put allegations on each other.”

Lauding 'Metroman' E Sreedharan Ji’s contributions, PM Modi remarked, “A man who has done excellent work to make India modern and improve connectivity, a man admired by all sections of society, has devoted himself to Kerala's progress. As a true son of Kerala, he thought beyond power, stood firm on his commitment to Kerala.”

“The BJP’s vision for Kerala is forward looking and aspirational. That is why, the youth of the state, the professional communities across the state, are openly supporting the BJP. Across India too, this trend is being seen. In BJP the focus is on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. We want to improve the standard of living of the people. Over the last few years, the politics of Kerala is seeing a major shift. This shift is being driven by the aspirations of the youth, specially the first time voter in the state,” said PM Modi while addressing the large gathering in Palakkad.

PM Modi also talked about the BJP’s agenda for the state, he said, “The time has come for FAST development in Kerala. By FAST, what I mean is: F for fisheries and fertilisers, A for agriculture and Ayurveda, S for skill development and social justice and T for tourism and technology. Our government is undertaking many programmes for the welfare of farmers and development of agriculture. For many years, Governments promised MSP hike but it was our Government that had the honour of raising the MSP for farmers.”

“Kerala is blessed with many talented youngsters. Our Government’s skill development efforts are aimed at furthering youth empowerment. After the NDA took office at the Centre, more IITs have been built, more ITIs have been built, the PM added.

Hitting out at LDF and UDF, Prime Minister Modi asserted, “It is about the LDF and UDF’s direct attack on Kerala’s culture. These parties are ashamed of the culture of our land. Their leaders abuse our traditions and ethos. LDF Government should be ashamed of showering Lathis on innocent devotees. UDF should be ashamed of remaining silent when this was happening. I am proud to belong to a Party that has, is and will always defend the culture of our land.”

Responding hard to the opposition’s atrocities, PM Modi stated, “I want to tell the LDF & UDF: Your lathis will not scare us. If you abuse our culture, we will not be silent spectators. Our state unit President Surendran Ji was arrested and ill-treated by the Kerala Government. What was his crime? That he spoke for Kerala’s traditions?”

Urging everyone to vote for BJP in the upcoming elections, he said, “The youth of Kerala want change. BJP assures that change. Thus, when you vote on April 6, vote for good governance and development, Vote for a government that guarantees peace and prosperity. Vote for BJP.”

 

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