Modi called upon Dalit community to focus on the education of their children and get rid of evil customs.
The BJP is projecting the invitation extended to Modi by the outfit as a sign of his increasing acceptability among backward classes.
After this rally, Modi left for Thiruvananthapuram where he will address his second rally at Sankhumugham beach.
Modi is also expected to meet local bishops and representatives of some churches too in Kochi.
This is Modi's first major public engagement in Kerala after being projected as BJP prime ministerial candidate.
Here we are giving you live updates of the rally:
