Palakkad (Kerala), March 29 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified the BJP-led NDA’s campaign for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections on Sunday, addressing a large gathering in Palakkad and stating that the state was experiencing a “different atmosphere” and showing signs of political change.
His visit was part of a high-profile campaign tour through Kerala, which also included a roadshow in Thrissur later in the day.
Addressing a rally at Kotta Maidan, PM Modi said that the BJP and the NDA were gaining increasing support from key sections of Kerala society, particularly the youth, women, and farmers. He credited the alliance’s growing acceptance to the blessings of the people, the commitment of party workers, and their sacrifices on the ground.
The Prime Minister sought to position the NDA as an emerging alternative in a state that has long been dominated by the LDF and the UDF.
In a sharp political attack, PM Modi alleged that Kerala had remained trapped for decades under the alternating rule of the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front, due to “selfish politics.”
He accused both fronts of failing to unlock the state’s full potential and argued that repeated shifts between the two coalitions had not translated into meaningful transformation for ordinary people.
Positioning the NDA as a development-oriented force, the Prime Minister said that Kerala’s future lay in embracing a new political direction, backed by what he called his guarantees and vision for governance.
He asserted that the BJP would work to transform Kerala into a developed state, promising a model of progress that would focus on opportunity, growth, and better prospects for future generations.
The PM’s speech appeared to be aimed at reinforcing the NDA’s message that Kerala is ready to move beyond traditional bipolar politics.
PM Modi arrived in Palakkad after landing at the Mercy College helipad and travelled to the venue through a roadshow route in the town, where party workers and supporters had gathered in large numbers earlier in the day.
Senior BJP and NDA leaders were also present at the event. After the rally, he was scheduled to leave by helicopter for Thrissur to continue the NDA’s election outreach in the state.