To

The Editor, Deccan Chronicle, Chennai

Dear Sir,

We are proud of our India which is on the forward march at least in some states. The news that Kerala ends extreme poverty and leads India’s growth story makes us happy beyond expression. In my letter published in Deccan Chronicle dated May 17, 2014 I had said inter-alia that “the big victory of the BJP and its allies proves that it is a mandate for change. It is hoped that Mr. Narendra Modi who is mainly instrumental for this great victory revolving on his development plans will endeavour his best to make India a progressive, peaceful and prosperous country treating people of all languages, cultures and religions as one without any discrimination”. It was also said that Mr. Narendra Modi and his government will stand for “progress and prosperity” and nothing else”. In the present scenario of disappointment of our expectations due to unsatisfactory performance of the BJP led NDA government at the Centre, the shining news that Kerala ends extreme poverty gives us Indians a hope that other states will follow this inspiring and shining Kerala example and try their best to eradicate poverty and bring smile to the suffering people. Kudos to the Kerala government for its great and exemplary achievement.  

Yours truly,

V. M. Khaleelur Rahman, Ambur

9840462958

1st November 2025