KOCHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that victory in Kerala is also essential for governance in Delhi. Addressing the shakti kendra in-charges of the BJP at a meeting held at Marine Drive in Kochi, Modi said that hard work to achieve that victory should be done in every booth. Modi began his speech by speaking in Malayalam.

"Generations of activists are holding the flag of the BJP aloft in every nook and cranny of Kerala even in a hostile environment. Salute to the BJP workers who remain committed to patriotism even when national justice is being violated. I've always been surprised by the love of the people of Kerala. Thousands of people came to bless me. The talent of BJP workers in Kerala is very great. Only a strong organization can organise such a big event. Today, the BJP has become the party of all sections of the country. Only the BJP has a history of rapid development. It has a clear vision of the future," Modi said.

"The primary goal of the BJP government is to increase the income and savings of the common people of the country. Through the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the common people of the country have saved to the tune of one lakh crore rupees. By getting medicines at an 80 per cent discount from Jan Aushadhi Kendras, people have saved about Rs 25,000 crore. Ten years ago, the country was ruled by an unstable government. The BJP government decided to waive income tax on those having income up to Rs 7 lakh. The taxpayers of the country thus saved two and a half lakh crore rupees. The BJP government also reduced the price of mobile phone and data," he added.