UDHAMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whereas addressing a public rally in Udhampur on Thursday, made a major announment reiterating the central authorities’s dedication to reinstating statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister additionally assured the gathering of imminent meeting elections in J&Okay, stating, “The time is not far when assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir also. Jammu and Kashmir will get back its state status. You will be able to share your dreams with your MLAs, and your ministers.”
Highlighting the progress made within the area, PM Modi emphasised that latest elections in Jammu and Kashmir occurred with out the looming spectre of terrorism and cross-border firing. He expressed optimism in regards to the developmental trajectory, asserting, “Vikas bhi ho raha hai, vishvaas bhi badh raha hai” (there’s progress and confidence).
Omar Abdullah Reacts Sharply
However, the Prime Minister’s announcement prompted a pointy response from National Conference chief Omar Abdullah. Abdullah identified that the Supreme Court had mandated the elections to be performed earlier than September 30, underscoring that it was now a compulsion for the Centre to stick to the timeline set by the judiciary. Addressing reporters, Abdullah remarked, “It is the verdict of the Supreme Court. It would have been a favour for us if he (PM Modi) had conducted elections before the verdict of the SC. It is now a compulsion for him. It is the Supreme Court’s verdict to conduct elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September 30.”
Background: Reorganization Of Jammu and Kashmir
The state of Jammu and Kashmir underwent vital reorganization in October 2019 when it was bifurcated into two Union Territories, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, which granted particular standing to the area.
During his speech, PM Modi highlighted the transformative adjustments witnessed within the area, together with the development of academic and healthcare infrastructure, modernization of transportation networks, and elevated tourism and pilgrimage exercise. PM Modi stated, “Now schools are not burnt here, but schools are decorated. Now AIIMS, IITs and IIMs are being built here. Now modern tunnels, modern wide roads, and wonderful rail journeys are becoming the destiny of Jammu and Kashmir.” “Be it Jammu or Kashmir, now tourists and devotees have started coming here in record numbers,” PM Modi stated.
General Elections In J&Okay And Development Agenda
With the upcoming basic election, PM Modi emphasised the significance of forming a strong authorities able to addressing nationwide challenges. He outlined the federal government’s imaginative and prescient to propel Jammu and Kashmir in direction of unprecedented ranges of improvement within the forthcoming years.
PM Modi stated, “Trust me, I had told you to trust me and I will solve the problems plaguing Jammu and Kashmir for the last 60 years. I had guaranteed respect for the mothers and sisters here. I gave a guarantee that the poor would not have to worry about two meals a day. Today, lakhs of families in Jammu and Kashmir have the guarantee of free ration for the next 5 years…”
Electoral Outlook In J&Okay
As the political panorama heats up within the area, the BJP has fielded Union Minister Jitendra Singh from Udhampur, a constituency he has represented since 2014. The Congress, however, has nominated Choudhary Lal Singh, who returns to the social gathering’s fold after six years, following his controversial participation in a rally supporting the Kathua rape accused.
The upcoming elections in Udhampur, scheduled for April 19, will witness a fierce electoral battle between the BJP and different contenders, together with the National Conference and the Congress. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP secured three out of six seats in Jammu and Kashmir, whereas the National Conference clinched the remaining three seats.
