Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about the NDA’s prospects in the south, highlighting the fervent support ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Scheduled for multiple engagements, including rallies in Karnataka’s Shivamogga and Telangana’s Jagtial, along with a Coimbatore roadshow, Modi emphasized the region’s significance. The rally in Shivamogga, contested amidst internal dissent, underscores the BJP’s efforts to consolidate support. In Telangana, Jagtial’s rally aims to bolster the party’s standing, eyeing improvement from its 2019 performance. Coimbatore’s roadshow, overcoming hurdles, signifies BJP’s determination for southern expansion, targeting a substantial share of the 131 Lok Sabha seats across southern states and union territories, aligning with the ambitious goal of securing 400 seats.