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PM Modi slams Congress and left in Kerala over West Asia “rumours” and vitality dependence

4 min learnThiruvananthapuramMar 11, 2026 08:13 PM IST

Calling the warfare in West Asia “a matter of concern for all”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Wednesday that “the growth of the petroleum sector is important” and “the present disaster has as soon as once more established” how essential it’s “for us to develop into atmanirbhar (self-reliant)”.

Addressing an NDA conference in Ernakulam the place he additionally laid the muse stone of a polypropylene unit on the close by Kochi Refinery and inaugurated growth initiatives totalling almost Rs 11,000 crore, Modi accused the Congress of “intentionally making provocative and irresponsible statements” on the West Asia scenario.

His remarks, focusing on the Congress and Left for “mocking the Atmanirbhar Bharat” marketing campaign, got here forward of the anticipated announcement of the schedule for Meeting elections in Kerala.

Talking on the disaster in West Asia and recalling the rescue of nurses trapped in Iraq, and monks Tom Uzhunnalil in Yemen and Alexis Premkumar in Afghanistan, Modi mentioned, “Hundreds of thousands of our brothers and sisters work there. You have to keep in mind that right this moment there’s a BJP-NDA authorities within the nation. Each time Indian residents have been in hassle, we now have used all our energy to rescue them safely. The Congress, which is looking for politics even in such a significant international disaster, is intentionally making provocative and irresponsible statements in order that the scenario worsens. Then they’ll begin a marketing campaign of creating reels simply to abuse and criticise Modi. That is their sport.’’

He mentioned governments of all pleasant nations are additionally caring for Indians. “Our embassies and missions are working around the clock to assist our folks. Whether or not somebody wants meals, medical assist, a spot to remain, or authorized help – all these wants are being ensured,’’ he mentioned.

The warfare, he mentioned, has as soon as once more despatched a reminder on the significance of self-reliance. He mentioned India is striving to develop into self-reliant in each subject together with vitality. “We noticed how essential self-reliance is through the Covid interval and the Ukraine disaster. The present disaster has as soon as once more established how important it’s for us to develop into self-reliant,’’ he mentioned.

On the vitality sector, Modi mentioned India has elevated its solar energy capability, and given emphasis to electrical autos to scale back dependence on gas. “Congress and Left leaders hold mocking the Atmanirbhar Bharat marketing campaign. The Congress and the Left dominated governments collectively, they usually made the nation extra dependent by handing it over to overseas powers. Now, they’ve began spreading rumours collectively. Even on this time of warfare, the Congress and the Left are utilizing all their energy to create panic and worry within the nation. Stay alert and cautious of the rumours being unfold by Congress and the Left,’’ he mentioned.

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Taking a dig at Chief of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his current feedback on the drone business, Modi mentioned the Congress doesn’t trust within the potential of the youth. “The Congress ‘yuvraj’ doesn’t even understand how remarkably India’s youth are performing right this moment in drone manufacturing. Congress leaders don’t even know that many firms in India at the moment are manufacturing drones.’’

On politics in Kerala the place the BJP is taking up Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF within the upcoming Meeting elections, Modi mentioned each UDF and LDF are “companions in corruption, crime” whereas neglecting growth and obstructing industries. “They’ve partnership even within the looting of the Sabarimala temple. Folks from the LDF are accused of looting gold from the temple, whereas folks from the UDF are accused of promoting the loot,’’ he mentioned, referring to the Sabarimala gold scandal.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Categorical, the place he leads the publication’s protection from Kerala. With over 25 years of expertise in mainstream journalism, he is among the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, non secular, and developmental panorama of South India.

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Many years of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent greater than twenty years documenting the “Kerala Mannequin” of growth, its advanced communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political setting.


Key Protection Beats: His in depth reporting portfolio contains:



Political & Governance Evaluation: In-depth monitoring of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the expansion of the BJP within the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration.


Crime & Investigative Journalism: Famous for his protection of high-profile circumstances such because the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts relating to radicalization modules.


Disaster Administration: He has led ground-level reporting throughout main regional crises, together with the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. … Learn Extra

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