Amit Shah to release BJP's election manifesto in J-K on Sept 6
Sep 04, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 4 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on September 6, as per party sources.
Shah is expected to arrive in Jammu around 2 pm on Friday, where he will release the manifesto at the BJP's media centre in the city.
According to party sources, on the first day of his visit, the Home Minister will meet with the core group of the state's BJP unit to review the party's election preparations and ground-level activities. On the second day, Shah will hold discussions with party leaders to ensure the success of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
The first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections will see 219 candidates in the fray, with voting scheduled for September 18. This will be the first assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.
Sources said that the BJP's manifesto will likely focus on good governance and promoting tourism in Kashmir.
A significant announcement regarding the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, a key electoral issue, is expected. All political parties are aiming to assure Kashmiri Pandit voters that the government will create a concrete plan for their return and ensure their security. The BJP may also make a major announcement for Kashmiri Pandits in its manifesto, along with a strong stance on curbing stone-pelting incidents.
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections will be held on September 18, 25, and October 1, with the results announced on October 8.
The abrogation of Article 370 led to the revocation of the state's special status and its bifurcation into two Union Territories in 2019.
