In a significant rally held in Katra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged voters to make informed choices in the ongoing Assembly elections, stressing the importance of these decisions for the “future of Jammu and Kashmir”.
Modi emphasized the need to move away from the long-standing dominance of Congress, NC, and PDP, parties he claims have caused extensive harm to the region.
He didn’t hold back in his criticism, accusing Congress leaders of disrespecting Hindu deities as part of a “well-thought-out conspiracy” stemming from a “Naxal mindset.” He challenged the crowd, asking whether such actions should go unpunished.
This rally was Modi’s second in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday and marked his third in just a week. Earlier that day, he spoke in Srinagar, following another rally in Doda district on September 14.
The Prime Minister emphasized, “This election is for choosing the future of Jammu and Kashmir. It aims to elevate the ‘new Jammu and Kashmir’ to new heights.” He urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in order to bring about this change.
He pointedly remarked, “The three families of Congress, NC, and PDP have inflicted wounds on the people for years. We must ensure their political decline by pressing the button next to the lotus, the BJP’s symbol. It is the BJP that has prioritized your interests and addressed decades of discrimination in the region.” His rallying cry, “Abki baar, BJP sarkar,” resonated throughout the crowd.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, public sentiment and analysis from experts will be crucial in understanding the implications of Modi’s rallies.
Modi’s rallies in Srinagar and Katra came just after the first phase of polling in the Assembly elections, which saw an impressive voter turnout of over 61 percent across 24 constituencies in seven districts of south Kashmir and the Chenab valley. As the eyes of the nation remain keenly focused on Jammu and Kashmir, the unfolding events promise to be significant.
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