Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed on Friday that the BJP’s monumental win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation symbolizes the dawn of a political shift in Kerala, suggesting that the state is poised to escape the long-standing cycle of governance by the Left and the Congress-led United Democratic Front.

Speaking to an enormous assembly of BJP supporters at Putharikandam Maidan, the PM expressed his joy at being in the land of Sree Padmanabhan and characterized the civic achievement as the realization of a long-held aspiration for BJP enthusiasts in the capital.

“Each visit to Kerala brings me the best. However, this occasion feels infused with a new desire and optimism. I am convinced that change has begun in Kerala,” he stated.

Reflecting on the BJP’s initial challenges, PM Modi noted that prior to 1987, the party was scarcely mentioned in media outlets, until its inaugural municipal win in Ahmadabad opened the doors for governance in Gujarat.

“The BJP’s victory in Thiruvananthapuram is a historic milestone and a stepping stone towards a governance model focused on the people,” he emphasized.

This outcome, he asserted, signifies the onset of decline for both the Left and the UDF.

In a fierce critique of the opposing parties, Modi accused them of engaging in corruption, evading accountability, and practicing communal politics, claiming that decades of their leadership had “deteriorated” Kerala.

He argued that the state requires a pro-people, pro-development BJP government as a viable third option.

Drawing comparisons with the decline of the Left in Tripura and West Bengal, he urged voters to reconsider the entrenched pattern of power alternating between the Left and the Congress.

PM Modi accused the Left government of intentionally obstructing Central initiatives, including drinking water projects and PM-SHRI schools.

Spotlighting welfare measures, he mentioned how credit cards, once a privilege for the affluent, have now reached street vendors through the PM SVANidhi scheme.

He highlighted that Kerala has 10,000 beneficiaries, with over 600 in Thiruvananthapuram alone.

Contrasting past governance with that since 2014, PM Modi remarked that earlier administrations announced initiatives without follow-through, while his government had directly transferred Rs 13,000 crore to farmers and fishermen, ensuring benefits are leak-proof.

He asserted that empowering fishermen remains a priority, referencing a separate ministry, credit facilities, and Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage.

PM Modi accused both the Left and Congress of hindering infrastructure development due to corruption, citing the Vizhinjam Port as an example of transformative progress, with 150 mother ships and three lakh containers already processed.

He claimed bank scams have misappropriated funds intended for education and marriage.

He pledged to recover lost funds if the BJP is entrusted with leadership.

Regarding Sabarimala, PM Modi promised that a BJP administration would ensure that those responsible for the gold theft are imprisoned, dubbing it “Modi’s guarantee.”

He accused the Congress of collaborating with communal entities, coining the term MMC, which he associated with the Muslim League, Maoists, and Congress, labeling Kerala a “laboratory” for such political practices.

Calling for a BJP government to create a “Viksit Keralam,” PM Modi stated that the next 25 years would be crucial for the state’s trajectory.

“The time is now,” he concluded, positioning the upcoming elections as pivotal.