He attended the wedding ceremony of a daughter of actor-politician Suresh Gopi, a potential candidate of the BJP in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. Apparently, Mr. Modi strategically orchestrated his Kerala visits, transforming them into a prelude to the BJP’s Lok Sabha election campaign in the State. Also Read | BJP can win in Kerala, says PM Modi in KochiThe strategy adoptedPolitical analysts say that Mr. Modi has combined a strategy of development, spirituality, and Hindutva to woo the electorate. The outreach programme was not new as Mr. Modi had met leading Church leaders during his visit to Kerala in April 2023. Undoubtedly, Mr. Modi, a two-term Prime Minister, exerts influence and is a factor in Kerala politics.

Source: The Hindu January 21, 2024 20:48 UTC