Calls for unity, support for PM Modi’s development agenda
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JAMMU: Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP Vice President on Tuesday strongly criticized the National Conference and other political parties of Gupkar Gang for misleading the people of the region concerning the Assembly elections.
In a statement issued today, Yudhvir Sethi recalled the troubled history of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out that it was the National Conference that won the 1983 Assembly elections through rigging, which ultimately led to the rise of terrorism in Kashmir and the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Valley. He questioned Farooq Abdullah’s motivations behind boycotting the 1996 Lok Sabha elections and the need to discuss Greater Autonomy.
Sethi questioned the National Conference for its failure to conduct Urban Local Body (ULB) elections for 23 years and their decision to boycott the 2018 District Development Council (DDC) elections, which were organized by the Modi Government with the aim of strengthening grassroots democracy. He accused the National Conference of consistently betraying the people for personal gain and discriminating against the Jammu region in terms of government jobs, funds, medical and engineering seats, and overall development. He asked the National Conference’s credibility in talking about the interests of Jammu people, especially when it comes to tourism development in the region.
Expressing concern over LAHDC Kargil election, Yudhvir Sethi clarified that the Bharatiya Janata Party has accepted people’s verdict and on ground BJP has gained in the election. He asserted that the Party has secured 2 Council seats and garnered more than 11,000 which are much better than 2500 votes in the previous LAHDC polls.
The senior BJP leader emphasized that the responsibility for conducting elections lies with the Election Commission of India, not the BJP, and that the Election Commission will decide when the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is conducive for Assembly elections.
Yudhvir Sethi urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to remain cautious of divisive policies promoted by such political parties like the National Conference, Congress, and PDP. He called on them to unite and support Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his efforts to drive overall development in the region.