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Muraleedharan Votes, Calls Kerala Polls a "Milestone" for Viksit Bharat

BJP leader V Muraleedharan cast his vote in Thiruvananthapuram, describing the Kerala Assembly elections as a historic milestone. He framed the contest as the first step toward a developed Kerala, aligning with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Muraleedharan expressed confidence in an NDA-BJP win, criticizing the Congress and stating voters are utterly disappointed with the incumbent LDF government. He is contesting against CPI(M)'s Kadakampally Surendran and Congress's Sarathchandra Prasad in Kazhakootam.

Key Points: BJP's Muraleedharan Votes, Says Kerala Polls a Political Milestone

  • Election termed step towards developed Kerala
  • Confidence in NDA-BJP victory
  • Critique of Congress as "setting party"
  • Voters disappointed with LDF
  • High-stakes contest in Kazhakootam
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BJP's Muraleedharan casts vote in Thiruvananthapuram, says Keralam polls "milestone in political history"

BJP candidate V Muraleedharan casts vote, calls Kerala Assembly election a milestone and a step towards PM Modi's Viksit Bharat goal.

"This election is going to be a milestone in the political history of Keralam. - V Muraleedharan"

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9

Former Union Minister and BJP Kazahakootam candidate V Muraleedharan on Thursday cast his vote in the Assembly elections on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram and described the contest as "a milestone in the political history of Keralam".

Speaking to ANI, V Muraleedharan said this election will be termed as the first step towards a developed Keralam in the path to achieve PM Modi's goal of 'Viksit Bharat' and will decide the political future of the State.

"People have come out in large numbers, and this shows the people's desire for change. This election is going to be a milestone in the political history of Keralam. It will be termed as the first step towards a developed Keralam in the path to achieve PM Modi's goal of 'Viksit Bharat'. This election will be known to decide the political future of Keralam," said Muraleedharan.

He expressed confidence that the NDA and BJP would win seats across several constituencies, including Kazhakkoottam.

Taking a swipe at the Congress, which he called a "setting party" facing a sunset he asserted that only an NDA government could realise PM Modi's target of a developed India by 2047.

"Congress is a setting party. They are facing a sunset and they themselves are not confident about the future... The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of a developed India by 2047. So it can be realised only by an NDA government in Keralam," he said.

He further said the people were "utterly disappointed" with the LDF government and would vote them out this time.

"People are disappointed at the trust that they reposed on the LDF government last time. First time they elected, expressing a desire for experimentation. Second time they elected expecting that they will bring something good, but they are utterly disappointed. So this time the people will vote them out," Muraleedharan added.

Muraleedharan faces off against CPI(M)'s Kadakampally Surendran and the Congress has fielded advocate Sarathchandra Prasad.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, Surendran registered a commanding victory, securing 63,690 votes and defeating the BJP's Shobha Surendran by a margin of 23,497 votes.

Muraleedharan is a seasoned national leader and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs. Muraleedharan is aiming for a comeback in the seat he had previously contested in 2016, where he secured 42,732 votes but lost by 7,347 votes.

Polling for the 140-seat Keralam Legislative Assembly is underway today, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
Calling Congress a "setting party" is a bit harsh, but not entirely wrong. Their leadership crisis is visible. However, in Kerala, the fight is really between LDF and UDF. BJP making it a three-cornered contest is interesting. Let's see if they can break the mould.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see how BJP is framing this election as part of the 'Viksit Bharat' narrative. Linking state polls to a national vision is a smart strategy. Kerala's high voter turnout today does indicate an engaged electorate.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, calling this a "milestone" seems premature. BJP's presence in Kerala is still minimal. The 2021 margin was huge. While people may be disappointed with LDF, jumping to BJP is a big leap for many Malayalis. The candidate's experience is his main asset.
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Kavya N
The part about people being "utterly disappointed" with LDF resonates. Pensions delayed, price rise... the common person is struggling. But will they trust BJP? That's the crore rupee question. At least there's a strong candidate this time. All the best to all!
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Rohit P
Hope the focus remains on local issues like infrastructure, jobs, and healthcare. Too much talk of national goals can sometimes overshadow what the constituency actually needs. Let the best person win based on their work and vision for Kazhakootam.

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