Union Minister Suresh Gopi stated that a "double-engine government" with the BJP in power in Kerala is crucial for the state's development. He cited the example of Tamil Nadu, which he noted secures benefits despite not having a BJP-led central government. Gopi also mentioned a central forensic lab project initially slated for Thrissur but moved to Thiruvananthapuram, alleging potential issues with Thrissur by the state government. He suggested learning from the BJP's Thiruvananthapuram Corporation win for future assembly elections.