Amit Shah unveils BJP’s three-point poll agenda in Kerala, demands investigation by neutral agency into Sabarimala gold theft
Jan 11, 2026
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Overview
Key Points
- Amit Shah announced a three-point agenda for BJP's Kerala campaign: developed Kerala, safe Kerala, and protection of faith.
- BJP will protest until the Kerala government hands over the Sabarimala temple gold artefacts theft investigation to a neutral agency.
- BJP aims to form a government in Kerala, building on local body election victories.
- BJP's vote share in Kerala increased from 11% in 2014 to 20% in 2024.
- Amit Shah accused LDF and UDF of 'match-fixing' that has stunted Kerala's development.
- BJP promises a comprehensive development program for Kerala, moving away from remittance-based development.
- BJP claims neither LDF nor UDF can protect Kerala from divisive agendas of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, SDPI, and PFI.
- BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated the Assembly election fight will be between NDA and UDF.