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Vijayan’s Attacks Spark BJP Counteroffensive, Kerala Power Grab Claimed

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Kerala politics ignited Sunday as BJP leaders demolished CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s narrative of the party’s doom, vowing to seize control of the statehouse. Triggered by Vijayan’s ‘B-team’ slur on BJP vis-à-vis Congress, the response was unanimous and unyielding.

National spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain pinpointed the trigger: Vijayan’s awareness of BJP’s momentum. ‘Congress and Left tremble post our Thiruvananthapuram mayor triumph,’ he told IANS. The electorate’s verdict is clear—time for BJP rule in Kerala.

Ram Kripal Yadav, Bihar heavyweight, extended the vision regionally: Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu—all destined for BJP leadership. Modi’s development blueprint has reshaped perceptions, he argued, ensuring rejection of idle rivals.

Syed Basha of Andhra BJP Minority Morcha highlighted cross-community backing, mirroring Andhra’s success story. ‘Vijayan scoffs at our chances? Minorities stand ready. Maximum seats await; Modi = development = Kerala BJP government,’ he affirmed.

With April 9 marking single-phase polls for all 140 constituencies, the stakes couldn’t be higher. BJP’s blueprint leverages recent gains and national appeal to storm the citadel. Vijayan’s provocations have inadvertently spotlighted the saffron surge, potentially heralding a new era in Kerala’s governance.