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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition successful Lok Sabha, intensified his run successful Kerala connected Saturday (April 4, 2026), accusing the CPI(M)-led LDF authorities of having a “hidden partnership” with the BJP and the RSS.
Addressing a UDF predetermination rally successful Kattappana, Idukki, Mr Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” connected section controversies. “When the Prime Minister addresses campaigns elsewhere, helium often refers to religion and temples.
However, during his run successful Kerala, helium ne'er mentioned the Sabarimala golden theft case,” Mr Gandhi said.
He further alleged that the LDF has “lost its identity” and is operating similar a firm entity akin to the BJP. “There is simply a hidden world successful this election: the LDF is afloat supported by the RSS, the BJP, and the Prime Minister. The Left parties are present moving with utmost right-wing parties successful Kerala, contesting with communal support,” helium alleged.
Mr Gandhi highlighted the deficiency of a national probe into the alleged theft of golden from the Sabarimala temple. “The golden from the Sabarimala temple was stolen, yet determination is nary CBI oregon ED probe. The world is that determination is nary specified probe due to the fact that the BJP and the CPI(M) are partners,” helium alleged.
Turning his absorption to the cultivation heartland of Idukki, Mr. Gandhi criticised the State government’s nonaccomplishment to support farmers. He noted that the LDF had antecedently promised a fixed terms of ₹250 per kg for rubber but failed to deliver.
“If the Left enactment were moving properly, tea, cardamom, and rubber farmers would not beryllium suffering. The BJP-controlled Rubber Board volition not let the terms to rise,” helium said. He besides addressed section grievances regarding the deficiency of due rubric deeds, which forestall farmers from engaging successful operation oregon farming connected their ain land.
In a crisp idiosyncratic critique, Mr Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi has “compromised” India’s sovereignty. He claimed that Mr Modi treats U.S. President Donald Trump with “undue deference”.
“Mr Modi has forgotten that India is an autarkic country. There is nary request to telephone Trump ‘Sir’ oregon obey his commands,” helium said.
He further alleged that this aforesaid “command structure” exists locally, claiming the Prime Minister exerts power implicit Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Mr Gandhi besides promised that a UDF authorities would find “a imperishable solution” to the man-animal struggle plaguing Idukki district. He reaffirmed the UDF’s “Five Poll Guarantees,” vowing they would beryllium fulfilled instantly upon taking power.
The rally saw a monolithic turnout successful enactment of UDF candidates crossed 5 constituencies. The run was held for Apu John Joseph (Thodupuzha), Roy K. Paulose (Idukki), F. Raja (Devikulam), Senapathi Venu (Udumbanchola), and Cyriac Thomas (Peerumade).
AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose, Kottayam MP K. Francis George, and KPCC General Secretary Ibrahimkutty Kallar, among others, attended the meeting.
