Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Thrissur, Kerala, on March 29 to support BJP candidate Padmaja Venugopal in the upcoming Assembly elections. Padmaja, daughter of former Congress Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, will receive PM Modi’s backing during a roadshow that is anticipated to attract significant public interest.
Padmaja, who contested as a Congress candidate in Thrissur in 2016 and 2021, secured the second position. She later joined the BJP before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and campaigned for the eventual winner, Suresh Gopi, who is now a politician.
It is speculated that PM Modi will visit Thrissur after a brief stop in Palakkad, although the final schedule is yet to be officially confirmed. His presence aims to boost the BJP’s chances in a constituency that has become a focal point in recent electoral cycles.
The roadshow, where PM Modi and Padmaja are expected to share the stage, is being positioned as a crucial campaign event for the NDA in central Kerala. Padmaja Venugopal’s candidacy has injected political intrigue into the race, considering her background and the changing electoral landscape in the constituency.
PM Modi’s visit is viewed as part of the BJP’s strategy to showcase strength and enhance its electoral performance in a state traditionally dominated by the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led UDF. As the polling day approaches, national-level campaign efforts have intensified across Kerala, reflecting the significance of the elections for all political fronts.
The Prime Minister’s visit is crucial for the BJP as it strives to expand its presence in a fiercely contested triangular battle. More details regarding PM Modi’s itinerary, including the roadshow timings and route specifics, are expected to be disclosed soon.
