Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people of Kerala that the alleged Sabarimala gold theft would be thoroughly investigated and those responsible would face imprisonment if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state.
Addressing a public gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, the Prime Minister described the assurance as “Modi’s guarantee,” according to news agency PTI. His remarks were made during his visit to Kerala, where he inaugurated multiple developmental projects and flagged off new train services.
“The upcoming elections will change the condition and direction of Kerala,” PM Modi said, emphasising that voters now have an alternative focused on development and governance.
The statement comes amid growing political controversy surrounding the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala temple, including gold reportedly taken from the sanctum door frames and the plates covering the dwarapalaka (guardian idols). The case is currently being investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kerala Police, following directions from the Kerala High Court.
Political Pitch Ahead of Assembly Polls
With Kerala Assembly elections scheduled later this year, PM Modi sharply criticised both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of long-term misgovernance.
“For decades, Kerala has seen only two political fronts — LDF and UDF. Both have failed the state one after the other,” he said, as reported by ANI. “There is now a third path — a path of development, transparency, and good governance led by the BJP-NDA.”
The Prime Minister further alleged that previous administrations had pushed Kerala toward corruption, administrative inefficiency, and appeasement-driven politics, asserting that the NDA offers a stable and accountable alternative.
PM Modi’s remarks signal an intensified political campaign by the BJP as it seeks to expand its footprint in Kerala, a state where it has historically struggled to gain power.
