Thiruvananthapuram: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day is not far when the BJP will come to power in Kerala, and that comprehensive development and security in the state can only be ensured through the BJP.
He was inaugurating the BJP’s Mission 2026 – We Want a Developed Kerala program in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Shah expressed confidence that if the BJP has a mayor in Thiruvananthapuram today, it will have a Chief Minister in Kerala tomorrow.
Developed Kerala, Secure Kerala
Amit Shah said that a developed Kerala is essential to make the goal of a developed India a reality. He accused both the LDF and UDF fronts of protecting corrupt individuals. According to him, neither alliance is capable of protecting faith or bringing about development. Our goal is to fully develop Kerala and protect it from anti-national forces. We must uphold the long-standing faith of the people of Kerala and ensure security for all.
Shah said, “Only the BJP under the leadership of Narendra Modi can achieve these three goals.” He said that Prime Minister Modi has set a target of making India a developed country by 2047, and this is only possible through a developed Kerala.
Shah alleged that the match-fixing between the LDF and UDF has stalled Kerala’s development. He said that neither front is capable of securing Kerala’s future – whether in terms of development, security, or protecting faith.
Referring to the BJP’s gains in Tripura and Uttar Pradesh, he said that this time the change is coming to Kerala. The party has seen significant gains not only in cities but also in rural areas. He stated that the BJP’s vote share in Kerala was 11 percent in 2014, which increased to 16 percent in 2019 and will further increase to 20 percent in 2024. He said, “A 20 to 30 percent and 30 to 40 percent increase [in vote share] is not far away. It will happen in 2026. The BJP will come to power in Kerala.” Criticism of Vote Bank Politics
Amit Shah accused both fronts of supporting organizations like the Popular Front, SDPI, and Jamaat-e-Islami for vote bank politics. He said that such appeasement politics cannot save Kerala.
He claimed that the BJP’s concept of a developed Kerala ensures the development of every citizen of the state. He questioned whether the LDF, UDF, or their allies like the Popular Front, Jamaat-e-Islami, or the banned SDPI can ensure the security of Kerala, saying that they cannot because both fronts operate on the basis of the vote banks of these groups.
He also accused those who opposed the ban on triple talaq and the Waqf amendment of not respecting the dignity of Muslim women. Challenge on Sabarimala Issue
Amit Shah strongly criticized the state government over the alleged loss of gold at Sabarimala. He said that two ministers are under suspicion in this case and the existing special investigation team cannot conduct an impartial inquiry. He challenged the Chief Minister to hand over the Sabarimala gold loss case to a central agency and demanded that if the Chief Minister cannot protect religious faith, he should resign.
Development Model
Shah said that instead of relying solely on remittances from expatriates, Kerala should adopt the development models of states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. He mocked the Congress and CPM for fighting each other in Kerala and standing together in Bengal, calling it hypocrisy. He expressed hope that the BJP’s victories in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi would be replicated in Kerala, and that significant changes would be seen in Kerala once a BJP Chief Minister comes to power.
