‘Decades of deception’: BJP slams LDF, UDF ahead of Kerala polls; says voters are choosing between two similar fronts

New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of “cheating” the people of Kerala for decades.Addressing a public meeting in the Palaval Assembly constituency, Singh said the two alliances may look different but are similar in terms of politics and governance.

“The LDF and UDF have been cheating the hardworking and honest people of Kerala for decades. Their flags and election symbols may be different, but their behavior and character are the same. Their ideas are also the same. They are both working to divide the society and destroy the economy of Kerala,” Singh said.“The people of Kerala do not vote for LDF or UDF; instead, they vote one of the two out of power. But unfortunately, the other automatically comes to power.”Singh also stepped up his criticism, accusing both alliances of corruption and poor governance.“People of Kerala know that LDF means plunder, division and failure. UDF means untrustworthy, dishonest and fraud. The ‘F’ in both stands for ‘Corruption Front’,” he added.His remarks come as the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance intensifies its campaign in Kerala ahead of the April 9 assembly elections, as it seeks to expand its influence in a state long dominated by the CPI(M)-led LDF and the Congress-led United Front.

LDF, led by CM Pinarayi Vijayanhas been in power for nearly ten years.Meanwhile, NDA candidate Anup Antony from Tiruvalla expressed confidence in the prospects of the BJP, saying the party’s vote share has steadily increased over the years and voters are now looking for credible alternatives.The Kerala Assembly elections will be held in one phase on April 9 and counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.