‘Dynasties of Congress, PDP and NC destroyed Jammu and Kashmir’: PM Modi in Doda
‘Dynasties of Congress, PDP and NC destroyed Jammu and Kashmir’: PM Modi in Doda
M.U.H
14/09/202442
Kicking off poll campaign in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at Congress, National Conference and the Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP saying that these “dynasties” have “destroyed the beautiful region”.
Speaking at an election rally in Doda, the PM said, “These 3 families are responsible for the dire state that J&K was in for decades. They indulged in corruption and made you struggle for your basic needs. These families laid the foundation for terrorism and extremism in the valley. They provided a safe haven for the propagation of terrorism for personal gains,” adding, “We and you together will make Jammu and Kashmir a secure and prosperous part of the country.”
Elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases, beginning September 18, and counting of votes will be on October 8.
The Prime Minister said that any citizen of Jammu and Kashmir, regardless of his religion, region and cultural affiliation is a priority for the BJP government.
“I guarantee to safeguard your rights. It’s only BJP that can reinforce statehood to Jammu and Kashmi,” he said.
PM Modi also said that terrorism is “breathing its last” in Jammu and Kashmir.
“You remember that time when an undeclared curfew was imposed here as the day ended. The situation was such that even the Union Home Minister of the Congress government was afraid of going to Lal Chowk. Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is now breathing its last. The change that has taken place here in the last 10 years is no less than a dream. The stones that were earlier raised to throw at the police and army are now being used to create a new Jammu and Kashmir,” the PM said.
He said his government focused on carving out a young leadership soon after “we came to power at the Centre in 2014.”
“After coming to power in 2014, I have tried to bring forward new youth leadership in Jammu and Kashmir. In 2018, Panchayat elections were held here, in 2019 BDC elections were held and in 2020 DDC elections were held for the first time. These elections were conducted so that democracy could reach the grassroots in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
The PM said, “I want every kid in Jammu and Kashmir to have access to good education. Over the past few years, the BJP govt has inaugurated various schools and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir for the betterment of the youth. The long standing demand for a medical college in Doda was also fulfilled recently by the BJP government.”
