Today in Politics: PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi Campaign in Kerala; SC to Hear Kejriwal’s Plea Against ED Arrest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi are set to make significant appearances in Kerala on Monday as part of their electoral campaigns leading up to the Lok Sabha polls.

All 20 Lok Sabha seats of the state go to polls in the second phase on April 16. Sources said Modi’s rallies are being held with an aim to bolster the party’s chances in a state where the BJP has never won a Lok Sabha seat.

Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur, aiming to bolster the BJP's presence in a state where it has historically struggled to secure Lok Sabha seats. The BJP's candidates include Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar and actor Suresh Gopi. This marks Modi's sixth visit to Kerala this year, reflecting the party's determination to make inroads into the state's political landscape.

Rahul Gandhi, on the other hand, will hold a public meeting in his constituency Wayanad, where he is seeking re-election for a second term. His visit is expected to galvanize support for the United Democratic Front (UDF), which had won 19 out of 20 seats in Kerala in the 2019 elections. Rahul's candidacy is seen as a strategic move to consolidate the Congress party's position in the state.

In a separate development, the Supreme Court is set to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal faces allegations of money laundering related to the Delhi excise policy case. The court's decision will have significant implications for the ongoing legal battle surrounding Kejriwal's arrest and the broader political landscape in Delhi.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders continue their campaign efforts across various states. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address rallies in Tripura and Manipur, while Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a rally in support of BJP candidate Jitender Singh in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge, are also actively engaged in campaigning, underscoring the intense political activity leading up to the elections.