Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 27: BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday sought the support of the people of Jammu to establish a double-engine government in Jammu and Kashmir. “The support and blessings of the people of Jammu will be vital for the BJP's double-engine government”, Nadda said while addressing a press conference to highlight the party’s achievements in Jammu and Kashmir.
Nadda highlighted that two phases of the elections in Jammu and Kashmir have been successfully completed and it reflects the affection, trust, and support of the people for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his policies.
“The key highlight is that these elections were conducted peacefully. In contrast to previous elections, there was no violence, no booth capturing, no firing, and no terrorist incidents during this election”, he said, adding, “Ambassadors from 16 countries visited to observe the elections and noted that law and order were upheld while citizens actively engaged in the democratic process, resulting in peaceful elections”.
“This marks a historic occasion, as the people of Jammu and Kashmir have opted for the ballot and given a befitting reply to the bullet”, he said.
Nadda said that the elections in Jammu and Kashmir symbolize peace, stability, and development.
“The completion of two phases has shown that the people seek tranquility, stability, and progress”, he said, adding, “The youth of Jammu and Kashmir have opted for peace over violence, while the residents of Srinagar are committed to development”.
“The youth of Jammu and Kashmir particularly in Srinagar have turned away from terrorism. Before the abrogation of Article 370, approximately 300 to 400 terrorists were produced in Jammu, but in the past nine months, this number has decreased to just four identified terrorists”, he said.
Nadda expressed concern that while the youth have rejected terrorism and are moving towards peace, stability, and development, opposition parties whether the National Conference, Indian National Congress, or PDP are supporting and encouraging those activists who work against the country. NC's manifesto claims that they will release terrorists from jail, and Congress is supporting them.
“Opposition also stated their intention to restart cross-LOC trade. The NC clearly supports talks with Pakistan, which once again shows that the opposition is promoting anti-national forces”, he said, adding, “Even the Pakistan Defence Minister has affirmed that the NC and Congress are representing their interests in Jammu and Kashmir”, he said.
“The NC and Congress alliance is merely a deal between two political families, they have nothing to do with the people of Jammu and have always held a negative stance towards the region”, he said, adding, “ Only the BJP has genuinely cared for Jammu, ensuring peace and regional balance”. |
