Prime Minister Narendra Modi, campaigning in Kerala today for “Metro Man” E Sreedharan, launched a pointy attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) while pertaining to the gold smuggling scandal during which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office has faced corruption allegations. “Judas had betrayed Lord Christ for a couple of pieces of silver… a bit like that LDF has betrayed Kerala for a couple of pieces of gold,” PM Modi said.
During a rally in Palakkad, PM Modi called the ruling LDF and therefore the opposition Congress-led UDF “only different in name” and said their “match-fixing” was the “worst kept secret” of Kerala politics.
“For a few years , the worst-kept secret of Kerala politics was the friendly agreement of UDF and LDF. Now, the first-time voter of Kerala is asking – what’s this match-fixing? Five years one loots, five years the opposite loots,” said PM Modi, addressing an election rally in Palakkad.
Addressing the gang , PM Modi said E Sreedharan has devoted himself to Kerala’s progress.
“‘Metroman’ Sreedharan Ji, a person who has done excellent work to form India modern& improve connectivity, a person admired by all sections of society, has devoted himself to Kerala’s progress. As a real son of Kerala, he thought beyond power, stood firm on his commitment to Kerala,” he added. Sreedharan, is one among the most important faces of the party, in Kerala.
