Prime Minister Modi will hold a roadshow in Kochi on Wednesday to inaugurate key maritime projects

Earlier on Tuesday, the Prime Minister was given a warm welcome by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Prime Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Ernakulam, January 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to people during a roadshow in Ernakulam on Tuesday. PM is on a two-day visit to Kerala. (ANI photo)

PM Modi Kerala Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a major roadshow in Kochi, Kerala, in what is seen as the BJP's focus on the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Thousands of BJP workers and locals lined both sides of the 1.3 km road to welcome the Prime Minister, who visited the city on Wednesday for private, public and party functions in Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. Enthusiastic BJP workers and supporters wearing party flags, party hats or caps and placards with Modi's photo in their hands lined up on either side of the road and cheered him on with chants of 'Modi-Modi'.

The roadshow started from KPCC junction at 7.45 pm with PM Modi in an open vehicle. He was accompanied by BJP state president K Surendran.

After the roadshow, Prime Minister Modi posted on X: “Humbled by the affection in Kochi. Sharing a few insights.”

Humbled by the affection in Kochi. Sharing some insights… pic.twitter.com/mhzhVRhybJ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2024

Earlier on Tuesday, the Prime Minister was given a warm welcome by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan after arriving at the Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery by a special Indian Air Force aircraft at 6.50 pm.

At 6.30 am on Wednesday, Modi will leave for Guruvayur where he will offer prayers at the famous Lord Krishna temple and attend the wedding of actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi's daughter, party sources said.

He will also offer prayers at the Triprayar Sree Rama Swami temple in Thrissur district and then return to Kochi, the sources said.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday reviewed the preparation of key strategic projects at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate these important projects on Wednesday and dedicate them to the country.

The Union Minister reviewed the 310-metre dry dock, built to international standards, as well as the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), India's first fully developed pure ship repair ecosystem, along with IOCL's LPG import terminal. All these projects of immense strategic importance will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kochi on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference ahead of the Prime Minister's inauguration of projects worth Rs 4,000 crore, Sonowal said, “CSL is playing a crucial role in India's bid to become a global player of repute in the maritime sector. As Prime Minister Modi ji inaugurates and dedicates these important projects, the CSL is poised to double its turnover to Rs 7,000 crores within the next four years. These initiatives will not only support Prime Minister Modi ji's vision for an Atmanirbhar Bharat but also serve as effective catalysts for progress, advancement and job creation for the people of the nation. This truly embodies the essence of 'Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikas.' As expressions of national pride, these projects are a testament to India's prowess in engineering and project management.