BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday hit out at the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF) while campaigning in Kerala ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, asserting that her party is confident of emerging victorious in the state.
Speaking to ANI, Irani said she was confident that the people would support the BJP candidates and ensure their victory, alleging that both the UDF and the LDF have become centers of corruption.
“Both UDF and LDF have become the hub of corruption. Seeing the enthusiasm of BJP workers, I am confident that wherever development is needed, people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory,” Irani told ANI.
Hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is also campaigning in Keralam, Irani dismissed its allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Rahul Gandhi is also campaigning in Kerala, accusing the Prime Minister of being compromised. But since the country doesn’t take Rahul Gandhi seriously, why should I?” she said.
Defending PM Modi’s track record, the BJP leader said his leadership speaks for itself as people evaluate development policies and initiatives and then judge leaders accordingly.
“If people appreciate development policies and initiatives, they will judge leaders accordingly. Narendra Modi has defined his leadership through policies and administrative capacity. Congress’s allegations of bias are meaningless – people themselves have already given a befitting reply to Congress,” Irani said.
Meanwhile, Congress MP KC Venugopal lashed out at the ruling LDF government in Kerala, accusing it of persistently making misleading claims about poverty alleviation and failing to fulfill poll promises on social welfare measures.
Voting for Kerala Legislative Assembly elections 2026 will be held on April 9, with counting of votes on May 4. The mandate of the current assembly is set to end on May 23.
(With data from ANI)
