Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Modi's roadshow draws huge crowd ahead of April 9 polls

Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a massive roadshow in Kerala's capital, drawing huge crowds and transforming the city's streets into a sea of supporters as the NDA stepped up its campaign for the April 9 Assembly polls.

Arriving here in the evening after addressing a public meeting in Thiruvalla, Modi started a 1.5-km roadshow from Killipalam to Karamana junction, with the stretch witnessing an overwhelming turnout.

Hundreds of party workers and enthusiastic supporters thronged both sides of the route, waving party flags, raising slogans and eagerly trying to catch a glimpse of the prime minister as his convoy inched forward through the densely packed crowd.

Standing atop a richly decorated open vehicle, Modi greeted the crowd with folded hands and waves, at times holding aloft a symbolic lotus -- the BJP's party symbol -- drawing loud cheers from supporters.

The roadshow took on a festive atmosphere, with traditional art forms being performed along the route, adding colour to the political event.

Senior BJP leaders and candidates, including Rajeev Chandrasekhar, R Sreelekha, V Muraleedharan and Karamana Jayan, joined the procession, reinforcing the party's show of strength in the state.

A large number of onlookers, including women across age groups, gathered along the route, many showering flowers and capturing the moments on their mobile phones.

The event underscored the BJP-led NDA's concerted push to energise its cadre and widen its grassroots presence in Kerala in the final phase of campaigning.

Party leaders expressed confidence that Modi's high-decibel campaign would translate into stronger electoral gains, helping the NDA make significant inroads and secure a notable number of seats in the upcoming polls.