Overview

• Shah chaired the BJP Kerala state leadership meeting in Kochi as the party gears up for local body elections.
• He told the Manorama News Conclave the BJP aims for about 25% vote share in the upcoming local polls.
• He accused the state of corruption and weak governance, said NDRF and SDRF allocations have risen under the Modi government, and invited Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to debate disaster funds.
• He alleged Kerala compromised law and order, citing the Popular Front of India’s spread, and credited central action for stopping the outfit’s activities.
• State leaders said he proposed an election roadmap reportedly spanning 21 points, then traveled to Tirunelveli to brief booth workers from five parliamentary constituencies.