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PM Modi Calls BJP Candidate Anoop Antony Joseph His "Right-Hand Man" in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Kerala election rally, endorsed BJP candidate Anoop Antony Joseph, calling him his "right-hand man" and a dedicated companion who has worked with him for five years. Modi stated that while Kerala would gain from Joseph's work, he would personally lose a valuable aide. The Prime Minister emphasized that the BJP-led NDA government has sent five times more funds to Kerala compared to the Congress-led UPA era. He also asserted that the central government is fully committed to the state's development.

Key Points: Modi Praises BJP Candidate Anoop Antony Joseph as Right-Hand Man

  • PM Modi endorses BJP candidate
  • Anoop Antony Joseph called "right-hand man"
  • Modi cites personal loss for Kerala's gain
  • NDA sent 5x more funds than UPA
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Kerala polls: PM Modi praises BJP candidate and 'right-hand man' Anoop Antony Joseph

PM Modi endorses BJP's Anoop Antony Joseph in Kerala, calling him a dedicated companion and highlighting increased central funds for the state.

Kerala polls: PM Modi praises BJP candidate and 'right-hand man' Anoop Antony Joseph
"He has become my right-hand man for such works. - PM Narendra Modi"

Pathanamthitta, April 4

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, called the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Thiruvalla Assembly constituency, Anoop Antony Joseph, his "right-hand man". The Prime Minister also mentioned that Joseph has been working with him for the last five years.

Addressing an election rally ahead of the April 9 Assembly election in the state, PM Modi said, "Kerala is going to gain in this election though I am going to lose from it. You may wonder what it is which will benefit Kerala but disadvantage Modi. Yes, I am going to have a personal loss."

Mentioning about the BJP candidate, The Prime Minister said, "Anoop Antony Joseph, who is contesting this election from here (Thiruvalla), has been working with me for the past five years. He finds things by travelling across the country. In a way, he has been a dedicated companion of mine. He has become my right-hand man for such works."

Anoop Antony Joseph has been the former National Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). At present, he is one of the general secretaries of the BJP in Kerala.

Prime Minister Modi said that many people might not know that Joseph has been working with him for so many years.

"He (Anoop Antony Joseph) never speaks about it. I have known about his working style," he added.

The Prime Minister also praised Joseph for his 'dedication'.

"He (Anoop Antony Joseph) works silently and dedicatedly day in and out."

PM Modi also highlighted that by working with a young man like Joseph, he could carry out a lot of work.

"But when I saw that Keralam will benefit from the works of this young man, I thought that even though I will be at a loss, today I have come here to hand over Anoop to you (the people of Kerala)," the Prime Minister said.

Meanwhile, emphasing that Kerala has never had a BJP government, PM Modi underlined at the public gathering that the Central government has been carrying out development works in the state.

"With your blessings and the support of the people of the country, we are leaving no stone unturned in Keralam's development through the Central government," he said.

Drawing a comparison with the Congress-led UPA government, the Prime Minister noted that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre has sent more aid to Kerala.

"The NDA government has sent five times more funds to Keralam compared to the amount of aid sent to the state when Congress was in power in Delhi, and both the LDF (Left Democratic Front) and UDF (United Democratic Fund) were running the government here," PM Modi asserted.

- IANS

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Meera T
As a Keralite, I appreciate the focus on development. The claim about sending five times more funds is significant if true. However, elections are about local issues too – healthcare, education, and jobs. Hope all parties focus on that.
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Anjali F
"Right-hand man" is a big statement! Shows the PM's trust. But in Kerala, politics is very different. The LDF and UDF have deep roots. A strong candidate backed by the PM might just be what BJP needs to break the cycle. All the best to him!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, while the endorsement is powerful, I feel election narratives should be more about the candidate's own vision for the constituency rather than just their connection to the central leadership. What are Mr. Joseph's specific plans for Thiruvalla?
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Karthik V
The PM saying "Kerala will gain, I will lose" is a clever political line. It's meant to show sacrifice for the state's benefit. Whether it translates to votes is the real question. Kerala has always been a tough nut for the BJP to crack.
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Priyanka N
Development funds are good, but we also need to see how effectively they are used on the ground. Sometimes central schemes get delayed or diluted at the state level. Hope whoever wins works for seamless coordination. 🙏

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