Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to carve a path to victory for the BJP in Kerala by attempting to harness votes of women by addressing a mammoth rally at the iconic Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur on January 3.
Mr. Modi’s 41-minute long speech touched on hot-button issues such as the “plight of Sabarimala pilgrims”, “politicking over” Thrissur Pooram, “looting” of State-controlled temple treasuries, Triple Talaq, and gold smuggling.
Mr. Modi repeatedly used a third-person narration, positioning himself as the face of the BJP’s 2024 campaign.