Rahul Gandhi Criticizes LDF and NDA in Kerala Election Campaign
Kerala elections: Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on LDF and NDA, accuses both fronts of striking ‘covert deal’
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Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, intensified his campaign in Kerala, accusing the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) of colluding with the BJP and RSS. He criticized the government's failure to protect farmers and promised to address local issues if elected.
- 01Rahul Gandhi accused the LDF of having a covert alliance with the BJP and RSS.
- 02He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing local controversies.
- 03Gandhi highlighted the LDF's failure to support farmers and deliver promised prices.
- 04He pledged that a UDF government would resolve local grievances, including the man-animal conflict.
- 05The rally saw strong support for UDF candidates across multiple constituencies.
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During an election rally in Kattappana, Idukki district, Kerala, on April 4, 2026, Rahul Gandhi (Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha) accused the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) of having a covert alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on local issues, specifically the Sabarimala gold theft case, questioning the lack of federal investigations into the matter. Gandhi claimed that the LDF has lost its identity and operates similarly to a corporate entity, alleging mutual support between the Left parties and right-wing groups. He also addressed the plight of farmers in Idukki, highlighting the LDF's failure to deliver on promises of fixed prices for rubber and other crops. Additionally, he criticized Modi's perceived deference to U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that it undermines India's sovereignty. Gandhi promised that a United Democratic Front (UDF) government would address local issues, including the man-animal conflict, and reaffirmed the UDF's commitment to its
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Gandhi's criticisms and promises could influence voter sentiment in Kerala, particularly among farmers and local communities affected by the LDF's policies.
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