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PM Modi Sees Pro-NDA Mood in Kerala Ahead of Key Campaign Rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is campaigning in Kerala, asserting that the public mood favors the NDA over the incumbent LDF and opposition UDF alliances. His visit includes a rally in Palakkad and a roadshow in Thrissur to support NDA candidates. Ahead of entering Kerala, elaborate security measures were implemented for his transit through Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, including drone bans and high-alert zones. The heightened security involves thousands of personnel and aims to ensure safe passage as campaigning intensifies for the April 9 assembly elections.

Key Points: PM Modi Campaigns in Kerala, Cites Pro-NDA Mood

  • PM Modi to campaign in Kerala
  • Claims public mood favors NDA
  • Massive security in Coimbatore transit
  • Elections scheduled for April 9
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Mood of Keralam is in favour of NDA, says PM Modi

PM Modi campaigns in Kerala, claims public mood favors NDA over LDF/UDF. Tight security in Coimbatore for his transit ahead of Palakkad rally and Thrissur roadshow.

"The mood of Keralam is in favour of the NDA. The people have had enough of the poor governance of LDF and UDF. - PM Narendra Modi"

Coimbatore, March 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to campaign in poll-bound Kerala on Sunday, where he will address a rally and take part in a roadshow.

"Looking forward to being among the people of Keralam later today. Will address a rally in Palakkad and later will take part in a roadshow in Thrissur. The mood of Keralam is in favour of the NDA. The people have had enough of the poor governance of LDF and UDF," PM Modi said in a post on social media ahead of his visit.

As he has a brief transit through Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore ahead of his Kerala tour, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place.

Reflecting heightened political activity in the region, authorities have rolled out a massive security operation to ensure the Prime Minister's safe passage. Senior police officials confirmed that multiple zones across Coimbatore and its outskirts have been placed under high-security classification, with strict restrictions on both aerial and ground-level movement. Drone operations have been completely banned in sensitive areas under the Coimbatore Rural Police limits, including Neelambur, Chinthamanipudur, Chettipalayam, Madhukarai, Ettimadai and Walayar.

The restrictions, in force until Sunday evening, are part of a broader strategy to secure the airspace during the VVIP movement. Within city limits, key arterial stretches such as Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Kalapatti and Singanallur have been declared "Red Zones".

Movement in these areas is being closely monitored, with checkpoints and surveillance systems operating round the clock. Around 5,000 security personnel from multiple agencies have been deployed, supported by a three-layered security grid at Coimbatore Airport and adjoining locations.

Advanced surveillance systems and coordinated control rooms have been activated to oversee the operation in real time.

PM Modi is likely to arrive in Coimbatore by air before proceeding to Kerala via helicopter. His visit comes as campaigning gathers pace ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 9.

In Kerala, the Prime Minister will address a public rally in Palakkad and later take part in a roadshow in Thrissur, campaigning for National Democratic Alliance candidates, including Padmaja Venugopal, in what is seen as a key outreach effort.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Keralite, I have to respectfully disagree with the PM's assessment. The mood here is complex. While some are looking for change, many still have faith in the state's political traditions. It's not a simple binary. The roadshow will be interesting to watch!
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Rohit P
Finally! A strong national leader is giving proper attention to Kerala. The LDF and UDF have taken turns for decades with little to show for it. Maybe some fresh air from the NDA is what we need for real development. 🤞
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Anjali F
The cost of this security deployment must be enormous. 5000 personnel, drones banned, red zones... I understand the need for security, but I wish our elections were less about these massive, disruptive rallies and more about substantive policy debates.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, it's fascinating to see Indian election campaigns. The scale is unbelievable. A roadshow and rally in one day with this level of security is like a military operation. Wishing everyone in Kerala and Coimbatore a safe and peaceful event.
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Karthik V
Palakkad and Thrissur are key constituencies. The PM campaigning for Padmaja Venugopal is a big move. It shows the NDA is serious about making inroads in Kerala. The next two weeks will be very interesting! 🇮🇳

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