Amit Shah Campaigns for NDA in Kerala Districts

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a series of campaign events across Kerala on Sunday and Monday, energizing supporters of the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the April 9, 2026, state assembly elections. His activities, which included a public meeting in Ernakulam district and a roadshow in Alappuzha district, highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition's push to expand its influence in the southern state.

On Sunday, Shah addressed a gathering at St. Peter's College Ground in Kolenchery, Kunnathunadu constituency, where he campaigned for NDA candidate Babu Divakaran. Extending Easter greetings to the audience, which included members of the Christian community, Shah framed the elections as pivotal for Kerala's future. He emphasized job creation to stem youth migration, stating, "We want to build such a Kerala where the youth of Kerala get jobs right here and do not need to go to other Gulf countries." Shah outlined central government initiatives, including projects worth 2,000 crore rupees for Kochi and 275 crore rupees for the second phase of the Kochi Metro. He also promised an All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the state within two years under an...