Smriti Irani hits out at UDF, LDF; confident of BJP win in Kerala

BJP leader Smriti Irani slammed the UDF and LDF as "centres of corruption" while campaigning in Keralam. She expressed confidence in BJP's victory, dismissed Rahul Gandhi's accusations, and praised PM Modi's development-focused leadership.

UDF, LDF centres of corruption: Irani

BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday hit out at both the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) while campaigning in Keralam ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, asserting that her party is confident of emerging victorious in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Irani expressed confidence and said the people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory as the UDF and LDF have become the centre of corruption. "Both the UDF and LDF have become the centre of corruption. Seeing the enthusiasm of the BJP's workers, I am confident that wherever development is needed, the people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory," Irani told ANI.

Irani dismisses Rahul Gandhi's allegations

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is also campaigning in Keralam, Irani dismissed his allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Rahul Gandhi is also campaigning in Kerala, accusing the Prime Minister of being compromised. But since the country does not 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 value development policies and initiatives, and then judge leaders accordingly. "If people value development policies and initiatives, they will judge leaders accordingly. Narendra Modi has defined his leadership through policy and administrative capacity. Congress's accusations of bias are meaningless - the people themselves have already given a fitting reply to Congress," Irani said.

Congress slams LDF government

Meanwhile, Congress MP KC Venugopal slammed the ruling LDF government in Kerala, accusing it of repeatedly making misleading claims on poverty alleviation and failing to fulfil poll promises on social welfare measures.

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.

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