BJP candidate K Surendran expressed confidence in his victory in Wayanad, despite facing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Surendran stated that the people of Wayanad are eager to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expect BJP to win 10 out of 20 seats in Kerala. BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai echoed Surendran’s confidence, asserting that Surendran aims to serve the people rather than defeat Gandhi. They criticized Gandhi and the Congress party for Sam Pitroda’s inheritance tax statement, which they claimed reveals the party’s true intentions. Surendran also highlighted the issue of animal attacks and promised to address it with PM Modi’s help.