Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (NationPress) With the anticipated arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Thiruvananthapuram later this month, the Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up to officially initiate its campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, building upon the political groundwork established by Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to the state capital.

Sources within the party indicate that PM Modi’s visit will signify a transition from internal consolidation to widespread outreach, with a refined campaign narrative already beginning to unfold.

HM Shah’s discussions with the BJP’s state leadership and his address to local body representatives are perceived as a strategic prelude to PM Modi’s upcoming visit.

During the launch of the ‘Mission 2026’ campaign, HM Shah indicated that the alleged disappearance of gold from Sabarimala would serve as a pivotal political issue, one that the party believes resonates beyond Kerala and captures the attention of devotees nationwide.

HM Shah launched a direct attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, demanding an investigation by an independent and impartial agency into the Sabarimala gold case.

Claiming to have analyzed the FIR, he suggested it was constructed in a manner that shielded the accused and questioned the integrity of an investigation involving individuals connected to the ruling Left Democratic Front.

The Union Home Minister argued that the matter transcends a state-level issue and touches upon national significance, as it involves the faith of millions of devotees.

He also posited that evidence implicates Congress leaders, asserting that the United Democratic Front cannot distance itself from the controversy.

Calling on the Chief Minister to transfer the investigation to a neutral agency, he declared that the BJP would amplify its campaign through statewide protests and door-to-door outreach initiatives, signaling that Sabarimala will remain a core theme in the party's messaging.

In framing the broader political narrative ahead of 2026, HM Shah proclaimed that communism has diminished in relevance globally and that the Congress is weakening nationally.

He contended that Kerala’s development is feasible only under a BJP-led government, reiterating the party’s goal of having a Chief Minister sworn in under the lotus symbol.

With HM Shah having established the ideological and campaign framework, all eyes are now on PM Modi’s anticipated visit, which is expected to solidify the Sabarimala narrative, invigorate the cadre base, and formally position the BJP’s Kerala Assembly campaign on a national political stage.

Currently, the BJP lacks representation in the 140-member Kerala Assembly, while Suresh Gopi achieved a remarkable victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Thrissur.