PM Modi to visit Kerala in the wake of 'RaGa' wave

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Pathanamthitta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reach Kerala on April 12 to campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Modi will be speaking at campaign rallies organised at Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode.

The United Democratic Front (UDF) is riding on a wave at the moment on account of the Congress chief Rahul Gandhi's  decision to stand with the south. A sea of people had thronged the streets of Wayanad to show their support to Rahul on Thursday.

Rahul had claimed people in South India "feel hostility" from Modi and said he decided to contest from Wayanad in Kerala to send out the message that he stands with them.

"There is a feeling in South India, a very strong feeling in South India, that they are not being carried (along) by the current government. South India feels hostility from Mr Narendra Modi, they feel that they are not being included in the decisions of the country.

"So, I wanted to send a message to South India that we are with you and I am standing with you. That is why I am standing from Kerala," he said in response to a question after the launch of the party's manifesto in Delhi on Wednesday.

A Manorama-Karvy survey report released on Wednesday predicted a UDF surge in the upcoming elections. Of the 10 constituencies for which the report was released, eight stands in favour of UDF. This was before Rahul's candidacy from Wayanad was even confirmed.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members will be looking forward to Modi's visit to stay competitive against the UDF and Left Democratic Front in the state. 

The NDA has fielded Bharat Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) leader Thushar Vellappally against Rahul in Wayanad.

The second and final part of Manorama survey report, which includes Wayanad constituency, will be released tonight at 7 pm on Manorama News.