Rahul Gandhi claims BJP is indirectly backing Kerala’s LDF ahead of polls, calling it a “hidden hand”. He also questions PM Modi’s silence on Sabarimala, intensifying the political battle.
Rahul Gandhi in Kerala rally ahead of assembly elections 2026
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is indirectly supporting the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in the run-up to the Kerala Assembly elections.
Addressing a public rally in Adoor, he described the electoral contest as a direct fight between the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and what he termed a “CPI(M)-BJP combination.”
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Gandhi accused the BJP of having a “hidden hand” in Kerala politics, suggesting that the party does not want the Congress to gain ground in the state. He argued that the Congress remains the principal ideological challenger to the BJP at the national level.
He further stated that while opposition leaders face scrutiny from central agencies, leaders from the LDF do not encounter similar action.
Highlighting his own experiences, Gandhi said he has faced multiple cases and prolonged questioning by investigative agencies. He contrasted this with what he described as a lack of action against senior leaders in Kerala’s ruling front.
The Congress leader used this point to question the neutrality of institutions and alleged selective targeting of opposition voices.
Gandhi also criticised Narendra Modi for not addressing the Sabarimala issue during a recent visit to Kerala.
He said that while the Prime Minister often speaks about religious matters, the absence of any mention of Sabarimala raised questions about the BJP’s stance in the state. Gandhi alleged that this silence indicated a tacit understanding between the BJP and the LDF.
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The remarks come as political activity intensifies ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. Gandhi asserted that the UDF would address concerns related to the Sabarimala temple if voted to power.
His comments are likely to escalate the political contest in the state, with both the BJP and the LDF expected to respond strongly.
The allegations have added a new dimension to the electoral narrative, sharpening the focus on alliances, ideological battles, and the role of national parties in Kerala politics.
