Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized both the BJP and the ruling LDF in Kerala, alleging a secret understanding between them before the April 9 Assembly elections. During a rally in Kozhikode, conducted via video link due to his mother’s hospitalization, Gandhi accused the BJP and Left of collaborating in the state.
Gandhi referred to this alleged alliance as the “CJP,” or Communist Janata Party, claiming that PM Modi shielded Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan from central agency scrutiny. This move is seen as an attempt to shape the campaign narrative in Kerala, where the UDF, led by Congress, is positioning itself against both the BJP and the CPI(M)-led LDF.
In addition to his political criticism, Rahul Gandhi outlined five key guarantees that the Congress plans to implement if elected. These include free bus travel for women in KSRTC buses, monthly financial aid of Rs 1,000 for college-going girls, and an increase in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month. He also pledged a health insurance cover of Rs 25 lakh per household and interest-free loans up to Rs 5 lakh for youth to promote entrepreneurship.
Rahul Gandhi’s strategy of combining political messaging with welfare promises aims to secure support across crucial voter segments while challenging the LDF’s governance record in Kerala.
