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Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah Ramp Up Campaigns for Crucial Assam, Kerala Polls

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to campaign in Assam on March 31 and in Kerala from April 1-2 as the BJP intensifies its election efforts. This follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's massive and energetic roadshow in Guwahati, Assam, which drew large crowds. Assam will see a single-phase poll on April 9, with the BJP-led NDA aiming for a third term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma against the Congress. Simultaneously, Kerala will also vote on April 9 in a contest where the NDA and UDF aim to unseat the incumbent CPI(M)-led LDF government.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah Campaign for Assam, Kerala Assembly Polls

  • Rajnath Singh's campaign schedule
  • Amit Shah's Guwahati roadshow
  • Assam polls on April 9
  • Kerala polls on April 9
  • BJP vs Congress in Assam
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to campaign in Assam on March 31, Kerala from April 1-2 ahead of Assembly polls

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to campaign in Assam and Kerala as BJP intensifies efforts. Amit Shah holds massive Guwahati roadshow ahead of high-stakes elections.

"Shah's roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation, with supporters lining the streets to catch a glimpse. - Report"

New Delhi, March 29

With Assembly elections around the corner, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will campaign in Assam on March 31 and in Kerala on April 1 and 2, as political parties gear up for high-stakes contests in both states.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a massive roadshow in Guwahati, drawing huge crowds as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified its campaign ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

Shah's roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation, with supporters lining the streets to catch a glimpse. Shah also showered flower petals on the crowd, acknowledging the support and energising party workers.

Assam gears up for a single-phase polling across all 126 Assembly constituencies on April 9. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, according to the Election Commission of India.

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly. The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will look to secure a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to defeat the ruling party to return to power. The Assam Chief Minister is set to contest from his traditional Jalukbari seat.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the NDA, comprising the BJP, AGP and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), won 75 seats, with the BJP alone winning 60 seats. The Congress and AIUDF had formed a grand alliance along with the BPF and the communist parties, but the alliance performed poorly with just 16 seats out of 126.

Voter turnout was as high as 86.2 per cent with over 2. 2 crore registered voters in 2021.

Meanwhile, the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, the Election Commission of India announced on March 15, with the counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 23.

The Model Code of Conduct comes into place, setting in process elections to the 140-member State Assembly, which is also known as the Kerala Niyamasabha.

Both the BJP-led NDA and Congress-led UDF seek to unseat the incumbent Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led LDF and gain control of the 140-member assembly. The LDF-led government has governed the state for around a decade.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see the campaign intensity. In Kerala, it's always a tough fight for the BJP. The LDF has been there for long, but people might want a change. Let's see if the national leaders can make a difference. 🤔
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Rohit P
Assam's development under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is visible. Roads, bridges, law and order have improved. The high voter turnout last time shows people are engaged. Expecting a strong mandate again! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While campaigning is important, I hope the discourse remains on policies and not just personalities. Kerala has unique challenges like youth unemployment and environmental issues. Would like to hear concrete plans from all parties.
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Vikram M
The roadshow in Guwahati sounds electric! 🎉 This energy is needed. But as a citizen, my request to all leaders is to please talk about local issues - price of essentials, healthcare, and jobs. That's what matters most to us.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I feel the article focuses too much on the BJP's campaign. The Congress and Left alliances are also working hard on the ground. A more balanced coverage would be better for voters to make an informed choice.
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Michael C
The single-phase polling

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