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Hon’ble Bharatiya Janata Party National President and Union Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed BJP State office Bearers in Kollam, Kerala on Saturday. During his address, Shri Nadda highlighted the BJP’s development initiatives in Kerala and across India, emphasizing the transformative governance under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, including reforms like next-generation GST, social welfare schemes, and infrastructure projects. He criticized the state government for corruption and non-performance while praising BJP’s ideological consistency and mass-based approach. During the event, Kerala BJP In-charge Kerala BJP State President Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Former Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar, Kerala bjp co-in charge Smt. Aparajita Sarang, Former State President, BJP Kerala Shri Kummanam Rajasekharan, Union Minister Shri George Kurian among the dignitaries present on and off the dais, including the newly elected and nominated office bearers and members of the executive committee were present.
Shri Nadda expressed his deep homage to Anandavalli Sram Mahadev Mandir, the historic Shiva temple, acknowledging its significance as a place of worship for the people. He also paid tribute to the late K. Anil Kumar. Shri Nadda conveyed, on behalf of the central leadership, through Shri Rajiv Chandrasekhar, full support for the success of Kerala BJP. He also acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of former Kerala BJP President Shri K. Surendran, under whose leadership the party won its first Lok Sabha seat in Kerala. Shri Nadda expressed his happiness that the Kerala BJP has committed itself to the welfare of the state, with the goal of a Viksit Keralam clearly articulated. He extended his sincere good wishes to the Kerala BJP in this endeavor. Highlighting the broader national perspective, he observed that for decades, political parties in India, particularly the Indian National Congress and, in Kerala, the Left parties, had followed politics rooted in division, casteism, and appeasement. He noted that a transformative shift occurred in 2014 when Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji assumed office, bringing a new discipline and culture to governance. Previous political approaches focused on appeasement and dividing society, but in 2014, when Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji assumed office, a new discipline and governance culture was established. Under his leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party adopted the guiding principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, transforming the party’s approach to development and governance. This marked a fundamental shift in Indian politics changing not only governance but also the culture and functioning of political parties. Today, India’s politics is centered on development, and this vision extends to Kerala through the goal of a Viksit Keralam. Under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s, governance moved from a system prone to anti-incumbency to one emphasizing pro-incumbency, as policies were designed to be pro-people with good governance. He further stressed that all initiatives consider the “3 S’s”: speed, scale, and skill, ensuring impactful and efficient implementation.
Hon’ble BJP National President stated that under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji’s leadership, the Government of India has become a responsive, responsible, and accountable government; a government of “report cards.” This new political culture of accountability and performance emerged only after 2014, replacing the earlier politics dominated by appeasement, caste, division, and vote-bank strategies. Today, leaders are expected to report on tangible development outcomes, reflecting a culture of responsibility and transparency established by the Bharatiya Janata Party under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. Unlike in the past, when manifestos were largely symbolic and often forgotten, the current approach ensures that promises are actively implemented and measured, reinforcing a governance model centered on results for the people. Earlier, political manifestos were merely ritualistic documents re-issued every five years with new covers and fresh jargon but little substance. In contrast, under the Bharatiya Janata Party, the manifesto has become a mandate, a commitment that serves as the foundation for governance, with the party working diligently to fulfill each promise made to the people. This is a defining difference in the BJP’s political culture. All political parties today have lost their ideological moorings. The Left no longer upholds true leftist ideals, the Right has drifted from its principles, and centrist parties have lost their balance. There is a trend today that all political parties are shrinking into regional ones, while regional parties are increasingly turning into family-parties.
Shri Nadda asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party stands apart as a truly ideological and cadre-based party with a vast mass following. The BJP has never compromised on its core principles and has remained steadfast in its ideology since its inception. Recalling the party’s historical journey, he noted that as early as the 1950s, during the formation of the Jana Sangh, the demand for the abrogation of Article 370 and the full integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Indian Constitution was raised. Shri Nadda remembered the sacrifice of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who was arrested in 1953 for proclaiming “Ek desh mein do nishan, do vidhan, do pradhan nahi chalega.” That commitment, he said, was finally fulfilled on August 5, 2019, when the Parliament abrogated Articles 370 and 35A. He further highlighted the BJP’s ideological consistency from the 1989 Palampur Resolution supporting the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir to its realization in 2024, when Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bhavya Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. The BJP has remained unwavering on key national issues like the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and the abolition of triple talaq. He pointed out that even many Islamic countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Indonesia, Syria, and Iraq have eliminated triple talaq, underlining that India’s move was both just and progressive. While several Islamic and Muslim-majority nations have abolished the practice of triple talaq, it was ironically some self-proclaimed secularists in India who wanted to preserve it thereby causing great injustice to Muslim women. It was Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s decisive leadership that finally ended the regressive practice, ensuring dignity and equality for women. Referring to the Waqf Amendment Bill, Shri Nadda noted that the discussions around it revealed the communal mindset of certain sections, despite the fact that the amendment was introduced in April 2025 in the true interest of the Muslim community.He reiterated that the Bharatiya Janata Party has never wavered from its ideological foundation and remains India’s only consistent and principled political force both cadre-based and mass-based.
Hon’ble BJP National President stated that BJP is the mass based party and the BJP today has 240 Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, 102 Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, 1,653 MLAs across states, and 152 MLCs. The NDA currently governs 20 states across India, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leading the government in 13 of them under BJP Chief Ministers. The party’s remarkable electoral record achieved a hat-trick of victories in Haryana and Goa, and twice wins in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Manipur, and Assam. The BJP has maintained continuous governance in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat for the past three decades. The BJP the party has 140 million members, 20 million active workers, and a robust structure extending to the mandal level, with functional committees in over 15,000 mandals. The BJP is an ideological, cadre-based, and mass-based organization the world’s largest political party driven by its commitment to service and development.
Shri Nadda also spoke about the Modi government’s reform-oriented vision, noting that several new initiatives have been launched recently. He cited the implementation of the next-generation GST on September 22, the first day of Navratri as a significant step toward simplifying India’s tax system, contrasting it with the complex and fragmented taxation framework that existed before 2017. Before the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India’s taxation system was burdened with multiple layers such as entry tax, sales tax, excise duty, VAT, service tax, and even commission tax which, he noted, continues in Kerala to this day. And for that, we must ensure that the ‘Lotus’ blooms in the next election. It was Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji who implemented the visionary reform of “One Nation, One Tax”. The new, simplified structure now has only two slabs and has significantly reduced the tax burden on citizens. Nearly 99% of items that were previously taxed at 12% are now taxed at just 5%, while 90% of items earlier under the 28% slab are now taxed at 18%. Many essential commodities have been brought under the zero-tax category. Under the new tax reforms, annual income up to ₹12 lakh has been made non-taxable. Significant changes have been introduced under the next-generation GST system.
Hon’ble BJP National President stated that India has made significant progress over the past 11 years. He highlighted that the country has moved from being the 14th largest economy to the 11th largest, and now ranks as the 4th largest economy in the world. India is rapidly progressing toward becoming the 3rd largest economy globally. Even the International Monetary Fund has recognized India’s economy as a “bright spot.” The World Bank has also acknowledged that despite global slowdown, India’s economy remains strong. Retail inflation dropped to an eight-year low of 1.55% in July 2025. Transactions through direct benefit transfers (DBT) have increased 135 times, and Jan Aushadhi outlets have saved the common man, benefiting 38,000 crore citizens. Electronic manufacturing has increased sixfold. In the past, India used to import 92% of mobile phones, but now 98% of mobile phones are manufactured domestically. Toy exports have risen by 40%, demonstrating India’s growing prominence in the automotive market. India has become the 3rd largest market in the world for automobiles. Annual defense production has reached an all-time high of ₹1.5 lakh crore, with defense exports at ₹23,000 crore, reflecting the overall growth of the Indian economy, an impact also visible in Kerala.
Shri Nadda remarked that while some in the Left government question what Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is contributing, visits to the state reveal that all development works have been made possible through the efforts of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Every development, be it highways, railways, elevated roads, 4-lane and 6-lane projects, airports, or electrification initiatives, is funded through the Government of India under PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s leadership. Tax devolution to Kerala has increased by 236%, rising from ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to ₹1.5 lakh crore in 2024; grants-in-aid to Kerala have increased by 460%, from ₹25,000 crore in 2014 to ₹1.4 lakh crore; and railway investment in Kerala has increased eightfold, with ₹3,000 crore allocated for the 2025–26 financial year alone. Kerala has now achieved 100% railway electrification. Four Vande Bharat trains are operational, and under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, 35 new world-class railway stations are coming up in the state. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji inaugurated the Water Metro, which has now started operations in Kerala, described as a gift from the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Additionally, a new international seaport, developed at a cost of ₹8,800 crore, was recently inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, marking a major milestone in the shipping sector. The Government of India has undertaken extensive measures to ensure the welfare of the people. He cited schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and Ayushman Bharat. While noting that the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandhan Yojana has not yet been implemented by the current state government, he expressed confidence that it will be implemented after the next election. He recalled similar instances where Ayushman Bharat was not initially implemented in Odisha or Delhi, and highlighted that with a change in government, these states now benefit from the scheme. Citing confidence that Ayushman Bharat will be implemented in Bengal after the next elections. He assured that Kerala will similarly see the implementation of Vaya Vandhan Yojana and Ayushman Bharat after the next election.
Hon’ble BJP National President pointed out that under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, 25% of the Indian population, previously below the poverty line, is now above it. In Kerala, 1.54 crore people benefit from the scheme, receiving 5 kg of rice or wheat and 1 kg of pulses. Regarding housing, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 1,68,000 houses have been sanctioned in Kerala, despite what was described as a partisan approach by the Left-dominated government favoring their own cadre, calling it Bandar Bant. Across India, an additional 4 crore houses have been sanctioned by the Government of India. Ayushman Bharat currently has 1.10 crore beneficiaries in the state. Under the Pradhan Mantri Jal Jeevan Mission, lakhs of water tap connections have been provided. Furthermore, in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, 2.5 lakh toilets have been constructed.
Shri Nadda stated that in addition to the development initiatives in Kerala, significant work has been undertaken in the social sector, including the establishment of super-specialty blocks and medical colleges. Questions from the media regarding the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) were noted, with assurance that these institutions will be established at the right time and in the right locations. The role of the LDF and UDF governments in Kerala was criticized, and the previous 10 years of Congress-led governance at the national level were described as a period characterized by policy paralysis, non-performance, appeasement, lack of development, corruption, and administrative inefficiency. The LDF government has similarly mismanaged Kerala’s resources over the past decade, resulting in no development and widespread corruption, with senior leaders involved in wrongdoing. Legal action will be taken, and it was assured that none will go unpunished. Unemployment among youth under 30 years of age stands at 29%, representing the highest rate in the state. Economic distress was attributed to poor administration, and the government was criticized for compromising on matters of national security. The present government failed to appropriately acknowledge the successful action carried out during Operation Sindoor by the Indian Forces. The current government in Kerala is characterized by corruption and non-performance, which has hindered the state’s overall growth and governance.
Shri Nadda stated that the current government in Kerala has been attempting to create hurdles in the state’s development. It was emphasized that whatever progress has been achieved has been due to the initiatives taken by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and the Government of India. He expressed his happiness that, under the leadership of Shri Rajiv Chandrasekhar, the BJP in Kerala has resolved to work towards a Viksit Keralam. He stressed that development is the only way forward, and reiterated the party’s commitment to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, emphasizing that these principles are implemented in both letter and spirit. Shri Nadda urged party workers to prepare diligently for the upcoming municipal elections, which he described as a precursor to the Vidhan Sabha elections. Recalling his role as in-charge of Kerala in 2016, he expressed confidence that the state will deliver strong results this time, ensuring the party comes in power. Shri Nadda extended his best wishes for the success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala, noting that this success would translate into the development of the state and the betterment of the common people of Kerala.