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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala BJP chief rejects reports of discontent among leaders over party revamp
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday (July 13, 2025) rejected reports of discontent among some leaders over the recent organisational revamp in the State unit, saying that fresh faces coming into party posts is a natural phenomenon. In the BJP, everyone is equal regardless of status or position, and all leaders work unitedly as a team with the sole objective of 'Viksit Keralam' (Developed Kerala) he told reporters here. He also made it clear that no leader will be left without any responsibility in the party's State unit. 'New people coming to party positions and existing leaders getting fresh responsibilities is a natural phenomenon. We are all working with the sole objective to realise Viksit Keralam,' Mr. Chandrasekhar said while replying to a question. He also said there was no need for leaders to get disappointed seeing the process. 'There is no concern or worry for any leader in our party in this regard. We are working as a team,' the BJP State chief added. The senior leader's remarks came amidst media reports that a section of leaders in the BJP State unit were unhappy over the new changes made as part of the organisational revamp. In view of the upcoming local body and Assembly elections, a major reshuffle was announced in the BJP State unit, making some significant changes last week.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Union Minister Amit Shah targets 25 per cent vote share in upcoming Kerala local body polls
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Setting the BJP's poll agenda in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday projected 25% vote share for the saffron party in the upcoming local body election. Addressing the party workers in Thiruvananthapuram, Shah trained guns on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and claimed the BJP-led NDA will form government in Kerala in 2026. Highlighting the Centre's contributions to Kerala's infrastructure, Shah said contrary to perception, central allocations to the state have increased. He pointed out that the railway budget allocation for Kerala, which was just Rs 372 crore in 2004, has increased to Rs 3,700 crore under the Modi government. The Union minister addressed a massive gathering of party workers at Putharikandam ground at the 'Vikasitha Keralam' (Developed Kerala) event, which marked a significant show of strength for the BJP in the state. In his speech, Shah lashed out at both the ruling LDF and the Opposition UDF, accusing them of decades of corruption and neglect. 'For real change, Kerala must stop rotating power between the UDF and LDF. Both these fronts focus only on the development of their cadre. Only the BJP can ensure the development of the state,' he said. Energising the crowd of around 30,000 party workers by raising 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan, he took a swipe at CM Pinarayi Vijayan. 'Let our voices be loud enough so that even the chief minister, who is abroad, hears about this powerful gathering,' he said. Rejecting the perception that the BJP is a party limited to northern India, Shah pointed to its growth in Odisha, Tripura, Telangana and Assam. 'BJP is now a national party in every sense,' he said, urging the party's grassroots workers to take the message of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Vikasitha Keralam' to every household. The Union home minister launched a fierce attack on the LDF and UDF, accusing them of turning Kerala into a hub of corruption and lawlessness. He also drew comparisons between major corruption scandals during their respective tenures. He termed the gold smuggling case as the 'biggest government-sponsored corruption'.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Union Minister Amit Shah calls for Change, says BJP will form govt in Kerala in 2026
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Setting the BJP's poll agenda in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday projected 25% vote share for the saffron party in the upcoming local body election. Addressing party workers in Thiruvananthapuram, Shah trained his guns on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and claimed the BJP-led NDA will form government in Kerala in 2026. Highlighting the Centre's contributions to Kerala's infrastructure, Shah said contrary to perception, central allocations to the state have increased. He pointed out that the railway budget allocation for Kerala, which was just Rs 372 crore in 2004, has increased to Rs 3,700 crore under the Modi government. The Union minister was addressing a massive gathering of party workers at Putharikandam ground during the 'Vikasita Keralam' (Developed Kerala) event, which marked a significant show of strength for the BJP in the state. In his speech, Shah lashed out at both the ruling LDF and the Opposition UDF, accusing them of decades of corruption and neglect. 'For real change, Kerala must stop rotating power between the UDF and LDF. Both these fronts focus only on the development of their cadre. Only the BJP can ensure the development of the state,' he said. Energising the crowd of around 30,000 party workers by raising 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan, he took a swipe at CM Pinarayi Vijayan. 'Let our voices be loud enough so that even the chief minister who is abroad hears this powerful gathering,' he said. Shah launched a fierce attack on the LDF and UDF, accusing them of turning Kerala into a hub of corruption and lawlessness. He also drew comparisons between major corruption scandals during their respective tenures. Shah accuses LDF, UDF of betraying public trust, misusing power for gains Shah termed the gold smuggling case as the 'biggest government-sponsored corruption'. 'LDF has been tainted by the cooperative bank scam, Exalogic scam, LIFE Mission scam, K-Fone scam, PPE kit scam, and more,' he said. Shah also questioned the LDF's inaction against the now-banned PFI, saying it was the Modi government that finally cracked down on the outfit.
