TMC leader and MP from Asansol, Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to Jammu and Kashmir and said that it was an attempt to "divert people's attention from real issues and encash Article 370."
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jammu and Kashmir today, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that it is a moment of pride for all of us but if Article 370 was this bad, then how did the Union Territory made progress earlier.
Union Home Ministry on Thursday designated Lashkar-e-Taiba member Mohammad Qasim Gujjar alias Salman alias Suleman, presently residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Noting that Jammu and Kashmir is touching new heights of development and is breathing freely today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that freedom from restrictions has come after the abrogation of Article 370 which was being used by some political families for their benefit
Sharing a set of pictures of himself admiring the breathtaking view, PM Modi said, "Upon reaching Srinagar a short while ago, had the opportunity to see the majestic Shankaracharya Hill from a distance."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 said that his government will continue working hard to win the hearts of people in the Valley.
The PM was speaking about the "Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir" programme at Srinagar's Bakshi Stadium where he inaugurated multiple projects related to agriculture and tourism.
He also launched nationwide projects worth more than Rs 1,400 crore related to the tourism sector under the "Swadesh Darshan" and "PRASHAD" (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) schemes. These include a project for the integrated development of the Hazratbal
Imran Aziz who claims to be a huge fan of the prime minister, has composed the around three-minute long song, welcoming him and praising the steps his government has taken, including the abrogation of Article 370.
Hundreds of people have gathered outside the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar-where the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally during his visit to the Jammu and Kashmir, his first since the abrogation of article 370.