Kharge accuses Kerala CM of bowing to PM Modi, predicts UDF victory

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accuses Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of colluding with PM Modi to avoid ED raids. He slams the LDF for corruption and predicts a "huge wave" and victory for the UDF in the upcoming assembly elections.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday accused Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of "bowing down to Prime Minister Narendra Modi", alleging collusion between them. Accusing the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of "corruption," he exuded confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Keralam legislative assembly polls scheduled to be held on April 9.

"There is a huge wave for the UDF, whether it is the plantation workers, whether it is the cashew growers or whether it is the fisherman folk or whether it is the youngsters who are looking to have their own business, startups, or who are looking for government jobs. In the last 10 years, they have been duped. Speak to any ordinary person from Keralam they are going to say that the LDF government is corrupt, " Kharge told ANI.

Kharge Alleges Collusion to Avoid ED Raids

He futher attacked Vijayan over the Sabarimala gold theft case, stating that the party "looted the Gods". He further alleged that the CM is colluding with the PM "to avoid ED raids". "The Chief Minister is bowing down to the Prime Minister to protect his family and, more importantly, the message to people is simple: if they can loot the Gods, why will they leave humans? That is the exact reason why the PM says nothing about the CM and the CM doesn't say anything about the PM. Both are hand in glove, and that is to avoid ED raids on himself (CM)," Kharge said.

Priyanka Gandhi Slams PM Modi, Kerala CM

Meanwhile, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, during a public rally in Chirayinkeezhu, slammed both Prime Minister Modi and Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) for "neglecting" the needs of the people. In a scathing attack, Gandhi called the Prime Minister a "coward". "Modi is a coward. He does not have the courage to stand up for India. The people are paying the price every day for his decisions. We are paying because his name is in some Epstein files," she alleged.

'B-Team of Narendra Modi'

The Congress leader did not spare the state government either, accusing the Left of being in cahoots with the BJP. "The Kerala CM is acting like the B-team of Narendra Modi. Why is it that none of the Left leaders has been attacked by the Centre? Even when there was a big theft in the Sabarimala Temple, the PM said nothing," she claimed.

She further alleged that both the BJP and the Left are "corrupt corporate parties" that have been in power too long.

Kerala Assembly Election Schedule

Polling for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections will be held on April 9, with the counting of votes on May 4. The tenure of the current assembly is set to conclude on May 23. (ANI)

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