Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (UNI) In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Kerala capital on January 23, authorities have put in place tight security arrangements along with extensive traffic restrictions, police sources said.
Elaborate security measures will be enforced from 7 am to 2 pm to facilitate the smooth and safe movement of the Prime Minister’s convoy. Traffic curbs, including temporary diversions and restrictions, will be imposed on major roads, especially along routes earmarked for VVIP movement.
The entry of heavy vehicles will be prohibited in designated areas during the restricted hours, while parking will not be allowed on key stretches. Commuters have been advised to avoid notified routes, follow alternative roads, and comply with instructions issued by traffic police personnel deployed across the city.
Police have urged the public to cooperate with the arrangements, adhere to official advisories, and plan their travel in advance to minimise inconvenience.
During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to unveil a comprehensive development blueprint for Thiruvananthapuram. Sources said the roadmap is likely to focus on infrastructure expansion, urban planning, and the improvement of civic amenities, with the objective of positioning the capital as a major growth centre.
The visit assumes both administrative and political significance, coming amid recent developments in local body elections and ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls. It follows the BJP’s recent electoral success in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, which the party has termed a milestone in the state’s political landscape.
Senior BJP leaders had earlier indicated that the Prime Minister would visit the city following the local body victory to announce key development initiatives. A large public programme is scheduled in connection with the visit, with senior union Ministers, state BJP leaders, and elected representatives expected to attend.
Political observers said the visit underscores the BJP’s renewed push to strengthen its presence in Kerala by blending development-oriented announcements with political outreach.
