BJP's Southern Surge: PM Modi Alliance Set For Major Gains In Karnataka, Kerala, And Tamil Nadu

PM Modi's alliance is poised to nearly double its seats in the southern states, according to India Today exit polls. The NDA is set to secure the majority of Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, with projections of 23 to 25 seats, leaving the 'INDIA' camp trailing with 3 to 5 seats. This potential BJP sweep would serve as sweet revenge for the party's 2023 Karnataka assembly elections defeat. In Kerala, the BJP is likely to make a significant breakthrough, winning 2 to 3 seats, while the Congress-led UDF is expected to secure 17 to 18 seats. If these predictions hold, it will mark the first time the BJP wins a seat in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, the BJP is projected to win 1 to 3 seats, increasing its presence, although the DMK is expected to maintain its dominance with 20 to 22 of the 39 seats. If the exit poll numbers hold true on June 4, it would signify that southern India is no longer a forbidden zone for the BJP, which has long been derided as a Hindi-Hindu-Hindutva party. Is the “Vanakkam BJP” moment on the horizon for Modi?