KOCHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi owes apology to Keralites for his controversial Kerala - Somalia comparison, said Prof K.V. Thomas. The BJP state leaders should correct the Prime Minister or else they will be portrayed as Somalia people. Kerala with high rating of social indicators is far ahead of Gujarat, which was ruled by Modi for 15 years.
“BJP state president Kummanam Rajasekharan should make it clear whether he shares the same remarks on Kerala,” he asked while addressing a press conference here on Friday. Prof. Thomas also accused Modi of trying to divide people on the basis of political ideologies.
“The Assembly elections in five states will result in a political polarisation in the country against the BJP. The saffron party can't come to power in any of the states, as there is strong anti-incumbency against the Modi government. NDA is staring a big defeat in all the states due to the anti-people and communalist policies followed by the NDA government, Prof. Thomas said.
“Modi is trying to divert attention from basic issues like price rise, drought, and problems in agriculture sector by making controversial remarks. BDJS allying with BJP will turn to be a big loss for Vellappally Natesan,” he said. Voters in Kerala will support the UDF Government for its welfare and development schemes and the front will get more seats than the 2011 elections, he added.
