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BJP Releases Manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls 2024
Among the 25 promises for a ‘new Jammu and Kashmir,’ the BJP vowed to wipe out terrorism and separatism to make ‘Jammu and Kashmir a leader in the development and progress of the nation.’
From wiping out terrorism, and reconstruction of Hindu temples and shrines to the safe return and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandits, the BJP has made several key promises in its manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election 2024.
Launching the BJP manifesto for the upcoming state assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that it aligns with the party’s promises and plans to boost development, security, and economic growth in the region.
Among the 25 promises for a ‘new Jammu and Kashmir,’ the BJP vowed to wipe out terrorism and separatism to make ‘Jammu and Kashmir a leader in the development and progress of the nation.’
The assurance to counter terrorism in the valley came in the wake of recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on security forces and civilians.
On July 8, five Indian Army personnel were killed and several others were injured after the militants opened fire on an army convoy in Kathua. In a separate incident, at least nine people were killed and 33 were injured when a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims to Vaishno Devi Shrine plunged into a deep gorge after a militant attack in Reasi district.
‘Restoration of Temples, Return of Kashmiri Pandits’
The BJP in its J-K election manifesto promised to reconstruct Hindu temples and shrines under Rishi Kashyapa Pilgrimage Rejuvenation Drive. “We will restore 100 ruined temples and further develop existing temples, including the Shankaracharya Temple (Jyeshteshwara Temple), Raghunath Temple, and Marthanda Sun Temple, with the active participation of religious and spiritual organisations,” the manifesto reads.
It ensured the safe return and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri Pandit community, under the Tika Lal Taploo Visthapit Samaj Punarvas Yojana (TLTVSPY). “We will also expedite the rehabilitation of West Pakistan refugees, POJK refugees and internally neglected communities like Valmiki and Gorkhas. We will ensure that the displaced persons of Jammu division get all the due benefits, security and protection that the displaced persons from Kashmir are given,” the manifesto added.
Jammu and Kashmir will vote for its 90-member assembly in three phases. While the first phase of polling is scheduled for September 18, the other two rounds will be held on September 25 and October 1. The votes will be counted on October 8.
