Citing historical reference to importance of Article 370, National Conference (NC) Chief Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that after the special status of Jammu-Kashmir was taken away, people from the Union terrirory have lost their jobs.
BJP National President JP Nadda on Sunday urged people to vote, saying that the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is crucial for the stability and strengthening of the region and the country.
Amit Shah also mentioned that their government will not only give reservation to the Pahari, Gujjar, and Bakarwal communities in jobs but also in promotions.
Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir is about ending the rule of the Gandhi, Abdullah, and Mufti families, as after independence, they had crushed democracy under their feet.
Notably, a voter turnout of 61.13 percent was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held on 24 constituencies in seven districts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday trained guns at the National Conference, Congress and PDP in Jammu-Kashmir, accusing them of spreading fear and terror in the valley.
Laying out the preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, District Collector and Election Officer Rajesh Sharma on Saturday said that all necessary facilities at the polling stations have been put in place.
At a recent press conference in Geneva, members of the National Equality Party for Jammu Kashmir Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (NEPJKGBL), along with activists from the occupied regions, condemned Pakistan's federal government for its brutal actions aimed at maintaining control.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the high voter turnout in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, saying it symbolises the rejection of parties that sympathise with stone-pelters and terrorists.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday targeted the Abdullahs, Muftis, and Gandhis, saying they have brought only fear and anarchy to Jammu and Kashmir, and added that the region will no longer remain under their control as the local youth are now challenging them.
After Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said that Pakistan and the alliance were on the same page on the restoration of Article 370, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that he does not know what Pakistan says.
A voter turnout of 61.13 pc was registered in the first phase polling in Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls, which were held on 24 constituencies in seven districts