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During his first election rally in Kerala after the announcement of NDA candidates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on his development agenda and avoided discussing controversial topics like the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He expressed his confidence that the BJP-led NDA would achieve unprecedented success in the upcoming polls, surpassing previous records. Modi called on Kerala voters to convert their strong support into actual votes, in order to secure double-digit seats for the BJP in the state. He expressed his belief that this time, Kerala would break free from the cycle of LDF and UDF and wholeheartedly support the BJP. In a large gathering of the BJP-led NDA in a town in southern Kerala, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for justice in the state. He highlighted the problematic alliance between the LDF and UDF, stating that while they oppose each other in Kerala, they join forces in Delhi. Modi criticized their deceitful tactics, asserting that the people of Kerala, particularly women and youth, have become aware of their cunning strategies.
Modi also spoke about the successful rescue missions undertaken by the government. He mentioned the safe return of the nurses stranded in Iraq during the war and the liberation of Christian priests facing difficulties. Specifically, he referred to the courageous rescue of Father Tom Uzhunnalil, a Catholic priest from Kerala, who was kidnapped in Yemen and held captive by ISIS for 18 months. His release occurred during a violent attack on a care home in the city of Aden. Highlighting the destructive nature of the Congress and the Left, Modi claimed that these political parties have ruined states due to their political maneuvers. Once they are removed from power, they never regain control, as the people of those states prevent their return. Since 1962, the Congress party has been without power in Uttar Pradesh, Gujrat, and Bihar for a span of forty years. Additionally, there are several states where the party does not possess a single Member of Parliament (MP).
