Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inaugural roadshow in Kerala following the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections garnered immense public turnout on Tuesday.
Making his return to Palakkad after a hiatus of four years, PM Modi's sole agenda was a one-kilometer roadshow before departing for Salem in Tamil Nadu.
Touching down via helicopter at the Mercy College ground around 10:45 a.m., PM Modi embarked on his journey in a decked-out open jeep from Anjuvileku, marking the commencement of the roadshow. Enthusiastic chants of 'Jai Jai Modi' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' echoed along the route, resonating the fervor of the crowd. The roadshow culminated at the Head Post Office road.
Men, women, and children alike were spotted waving fervently to PM Modi, who was accompanied by the state BJP president K. Surendran and BJP candidate from Palakkad, C. Krishnakumar. Nivedita Subramanian, the BJP candidate from Ponnani, also stood alongside the Prime Minister.
Expressing his sentiments post-roadshow, Surendran remarked, "The overwhelming turnout speaks volumes; it's evident that PM Modi has won over the hearts of all who came to witness. The anticipation for the outcome is palpable."
Krishnakumar couldn't contain his delight, stating, "Everywhere PM Modiji has visited in Kerala, there's a prevailing sense of change this time around... Palakkad warmly embraced him, reflecting in the faces of the people. We're all thrilled as this visit is poised to usher in significant transformation."
A group of individuals, braving the scorching heat, expressed their eagerness to catch a glimpse of the world leader, PM Modi. "We're here solely to catch a glimpse of Modiji, a global leader who has propelled our nation to greater heights," they remarked.
This marks PM Modi's fifth visit to Kerala since the onset of the New Year, with his previous visit being an election rally address at Pathanamthitta last Friday.
Palakkad holds special significance for the BJP, having secured governance of the prestigious Palakkad municipality solely on its merit in 2015, a feat repeated five years later. Additionally, the BJP clinched second place in two constituencies—Palakkad and Malampuzha—in the 2021 Assembly polls, further solidifying its foothold in the region.
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