Modi praises Kashmiris

Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday asserted people of Jammu and Kashmir have given a historic mandate in the Assembly elections despite the boycott call given by the separatists and militant threat.

Addressing the BJP rally in New Delhi Modi congratulated people of Jammu and Kashmir for casting votes in large numbers and that too in favour of BJP.

I salute the people of Jammu and Kashmir who despite the poll boycott call from the separatists and terror threats came out and voted in large numbers. They have given a historic mandate, he said.

Without naming separatist leaders he said, Some elements in Jammu and Kashmir though tried to defame the Indian democracy in the recent Assembly elections, but they were surprised when people rejected them and showed trust in the Indian democracy.

According to KNS correspondent the rally was also attended by Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS in PMO and BJPs State Unit Chief Jugal Kishore who was felicitated in the rally by Modi for his role in the recent JK Assembly elections where BJP won 25 seats.

DHSK Urges Caution Amid Cold Wave, Issues Safety Guidelines For Kashmir Residents

PM’s Life-Size Cut-Out Adorned With ‘Pheran’ In Srinagar

It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister was projected as the face of the BJP’s campaign in the Jammu and Kashmir elections and addressed eight rallies in the state during November-December Assembly elections.

The other top party leaders, including BJP president Amit Shah, National General Secretary Ram Lal, union minister Arun Jaitley, also visited the Jammu and Kashmir in the Assembly elections and addressed rallies.

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now

Be Part of Quality Journalism

Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast.

ACT NOW