BJP Unveils J&K Assembly Election Manifesto, Amit Shah Criticizes NC’s Agenda

The BJP on Friday released its manifesto for the forthcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, which was led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Among others, the unveiling also saw the participation of the Jammu & Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina.

Amit Shah underlined that the commitment of BJP to Jammu and Kashmir has been long-standing since Independence: “Since Independence, the issue of Jammu and Kashmir has been crucial for our party.

We’ve always worked to ensure this region remains part of India.” He underlined the history of futile struggles and sacrifices by the then leadership, in which Pandit Prem Nath Dogra and Syama Prasad Mookerjee became a part, and averred that the mission was continued by the BJP.

Shah spoke about the issues related to terrorism and separatism, saying that from various quarters till 2014, Jammu and Kashmir was being destabilised. He blamed appeasement politics by previous governments and praised 2014 to 2024 as progressive.

Home Minister launched an all-gun-blazing attack against the National Conference’s manifesto and ally Congress, saying Article 370 is a thing of the past and will not be brought back. “Article 370 was responsible for arming the youth with weapons and stones,” Shah said.

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It has several big promises in its manifesto: giving ₹ 18,000 yearly to the senior-most female in the family under ‘Maa Samman Yojana’, having two free cylinders per year promised under the Ujjwala scheme, ₹ 3,000 every year to college students to meet travel expenses under Pragati Shiksha Yojana.