Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told BJP booth workers in Kerala that the party’s success in the Thiruvananthapuram local body polls reflects a growing wave of support ahead of the April 9 Assembly election.In a virtual interaction, Modi said it is evident that this time, Kerala is not just choosing a new government but also a new system.
“In this election, there is a wave of support for the BJP-NDA. Thiruvananthapuram has set a new precedent. Until now, both the Left and the Congress believed they could alternate in power regardless of the misrule or misgovernance that occurred. However, Thiruvananthapuram has shattered that perception,” Modi said.
“As a result, the UDF and LDF are now focusing their attacks on the BJP rather than on each other… the people are fed up with the loot by the UDF and LDF,” he said.(File Photo)
Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told BJP booth workers in Kerala that the party’s success in the Thiruvananthapuram local body polls reflects a growing wave of support ahead of the April 9 Assembly election. In a virtual interaction, PM Modi said, “Until now, both the Left and the Congress believed they could alternate in power regardless of the misrule or misgovernance that occurred. However, Thiruvananthapuram has shattered that perception.” “As a result, the UDF and LDF are now focusing their attacks on the BJP rather than on each other… the people are fed up with the loot by the UDF and LDF,” he said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday put the BJP and the Election Commission in the same dock over the Malda judicial officers gherao, accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of scripting a “blueprint of conspiracy” to foment unrest in Bengal and ultimately pave the way for President’s rule ahead of the assembly polls, reported news agency PTI.
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Assembly Elections schedule: The Election Commission of India has announced single-phase Assembly elections to be held in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry (April 9) and Tamil Nadu (April 23), and two-phased polling in West Bengal on April 23 and April 29. Counting of votes will be held on May 4, the Election Commission said. Here’s the full schedule.
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