PM Modi demands independent agency action and stresses the BJP’s expanding strength in the south

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of independent investigative agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operating during an interview with the Malayalam news channel Asianet. This declaration coincides with accusations made by the opposition about the government’s purported abuse of these institutions. Rejecting claims that the governing party was silencing opposition dissent with the help of investigative agencies, PM Modi insisted that these agencies needed to be free to do their jobs.

Delay in announcing a congressional candidate
Prime Minister Modi made a jab at Congress by mentioning the tardiness in revealing the party’s nominee for the Amethi seat. After Wayanad polls on April 26, he hinted that the Congress would run senior leader Rahul Gandhi from a different seat, demonstrating a lack of confidence in holding onto the Keralan seat.

sarcastic jab against Congressmen’s leadership
The Prime Minister also subtly attacked former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, pointing out that party officials are choosing to run for Rajya Sabha seats rather than Lok Sabha seats.

Trust in the South Asian performance of the BJP
PM Modi expressed confidence in the BJP’s performance in the southern states and predicted a rise in the party’s share of the vote.

Pay attention to Kerala’s political situation.
In Kerala, Prime Minister Modi brought attention to the discontent among Christians over the United Democratic Front, headed by Congress, and the Left Democratic Front, led by the CPM. This finding highlights the BJP’s attempts to win over the state’s Christian population, which has a major electoral influence in a number of seats.

concentrating on Christian voters
The BJP’s deliberate effort to growing its support base in the state is seen in its concentration on courting Christian votes in Kerala.