<p>Panaji: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/goa">Goa </a>Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form its government in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the next 10 years.</p>.<p>Sawant made the statement while addressing an event called "Atal Smruti" on Monday as part of the party's foundation day celebrations here.</p>.<p>The chief minister said although the party does not have a government in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it will come to power in these states in 10 years.</p>.<p>Both the southern states are slated to go to polls in 2026.</p>.'At least sign letters in Tamil': Modi's jibe at TN politicians, asks state to impart medical education in mother tongue.<p>"The work that began during Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani's time is bearing fruits now," he said, adding that the party cadre still remembers the bygone times.</p>.<p>The chief minister recalled late former prime minister Vajpayee's contribution to the country and felicitated veteran BJP leaders who helped the party's growth in the coastal state.</p>.<p>"Former prime minister Vajpayee showed the world that India is also a superpower. He conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran. He showed the world that we have the capability to conduct the tests," he said.</p>.<p>Sawant said that Vajpayee, in his four-and-half-year tenure (1999-2004), took various decisions, including bringing the mobile phone revolution to the country.</p>.<p>"He played a crucial role in the mobile phone revolution in the country. He carried the concept to every part of the country," he said.</p>.<p>Sawant said the late party stalwart had predicted the BJP's rise to power, as he had faith in the organisation's strength. </p>
<p>Panaji: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/goa">Goa </a>Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form its government in the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the next 10 years.</p>.<p>Sawant made the statement while addressing an event called "Atal Smruti" on Monday as part of the party's foundation day celebrations here.</p>.<p>The chief minister said although the party does not have a government in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it will come to power in these states in 10 years.</p>.<p>Both the southern states are slated to go to polls in 2026.</p>.'At least sign letters in Tamil': Modi's jibe at TN politicians, asks state to impart medical education in mother tongue.<p>"The work that began during Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L K Advani's time is bearing fruits now," he said, adding that the party cadre still remembers the bygone times.</p>.<p>The chief minister recalled late former prime minister Vajpayee's contribution to the country and felicitated veteran BJP leaders who helped the party's growth in the coastal state.</p>.<p>"Former prime minister Vajpayee showed the world that India is also a superpower. He conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran. He showed the world that we have the capability to conduct the tests," he said.</p>.<p>Sawant said that Vajpayee, in his four-and-half-year tenure (1999-2004), took various decisions, including bringing the mobile phone revolution to the country.</p>.<p>"He played a crucial role in the mobile phone revolution in the country. He carried the concept to every part of the country," he said.</p>.<p>Sawant said the late party stalwart had predicted the BJP's rise to power, as he had faith in the organisation's strength. </p>