Modi vowed to fulfil the “dream” of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an emotional pitch for the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, vowing to bring development to the militancy-torn state if his party was voted to power in the assembly polls starting this month.
Modi evoked former BJP prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s inclusive approach in Kishtwar town of the Doda region, saying he shared a deep bond with the state as a crowd of about 50,000 hang on to his every word.
“I have an emotional bond with Kashmir,” Modi said with moist eyes. “I can understand the potential and desires of Kashmiri youth. Whatever has happened in the past will not be repeated.”
With the people angry at the ruling National Conference (NC) for its listless rescue efforts during the September floods, the BJP is hoping to form its first ever government in the state and has put up 25 Muslim candidates.
It is also banking heavily on the Hindu-majority Jammu region that has 37 seats. However, the party has never won a seat in the Doda region, where Hindus constitute 45% of the total population.
“Vajpayee’s approach of jahmoriyat (democracy), insaaniyat (humanism) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri ethos) will be carried forward. I hope to fulfill this dream,” the PM said in an address intended to go beyond the town and reach out to voters in the neighbouring Kashmir Valley.
“Don’t mix religion with politics,” the PM said, invoking his pet theme of development. “Our mantra is only development, development and development.”
Modi’s speech was also peppered with promises to revive the state’s tourism industry and bring Bollywood back to Kashmir.
“I have to bring Bollywood back to Kashmir,” he said in his fifth visit to the state after becoming Prime Minister. “I have to bring back tourism to the state and I have to make J&K the ultimate tourist destination in the world.”
"He has come in July, August, September, October and now in November," Modi said referring to himself.
Recalling the NDA rule under Vajapyee, he said, "Every Kashmiri thought that now their dreams will be fulfilled. But during last ten years, what has happened with Kashmir and its situation?"
Launching a scathing attack on NC and PDP, Modi alleged that their two "ruling" families have "looted" Jammu and Kashmir and asked the voters to "punish" them.
"Will only two families rule in J&K, can't other families produce leaders? You are repenting for the last 50 years.... If you don't punish the two families ruling here, they (the families) will come back with renewed resurgence," he said at an election rally here without directly naming Abdullahs and Muftis.
"Why have you kept Jammu and Kashmir mortgaged to these two families? They have an understanding among themselves. One loots the state for five years and then is thrown out of power and then the other starts looting the state. They have a five-year contract to loot the state," Modi alleged.
Raising the issue of the recent floods, Modi said, "The state government was unaware of the loss of damage caused due to floods but the day I landed and saw the impact of floods in the Valley, I announced Rs 1000 crore assistance and the state government was surprised."
"Please give me an opportunity. If you give me one opportunity, you will never regret it. I want to give you this assurance," he added.
Hitting out at ‘dynastic politics’, Modi, who was addressing his first election rally in the state, said, "from Kishtwar, a message should go to Jammu and Kashmir that J&K will not be kept mortgaged to any family and now the dreams of youth of Jammu and Kashmir will not be hostage to anyone."
"We need freedom from corruption," the PM said, "Tell me do you have power to do it, will you be able to run Jammu and Kashmir or not...? If you have power to do it then vote them out."
"I want to tell people of J&K, just for one time decide and do away with these dynasties by having faith in us and for that I have come to you," Modi said.
Promising to bring development to Jammu and Kashmir, he said, "We have to take this state forward with its strong symbols of honesty and love that it is known for".
On the flood relief issue, he said there was no dearth of money and there will be no dearth of money for J&K.
Alleging misappropriation of funds, he said "how can a bucket get filled if there is a hole in it? The biggest problem in J&K is where do the central funds go!
"If the pilferage from misappropriation of central funds is stopped, there will be no dearth of funds for the state for development."
"We need freedom from corruption," the PM said, adding "We need a government of the people which will work for the people and the government which has understanding of work to be done and the priority of the work to be undertaken for the people".
On the issue of flood relief, Modi said, "I ask brothers and sisters of J&K, if you want rehabilitation of flood victims do not allow money to go into the hands of thieves and dacoits. I have to stand by you and work for you at this time of difficulty.
"I have to bring you out of catastrophe", he added.
"Now the youth of J&K will stand up on their own strength and endeavour and New Delhi government is with you and will work with you shoulder to shoulder, entire India is with you. To change your destiny, 125 crore people will stand with you."
Harping on the issue of development, he said ‘Digital India’ and ‘Skill India’ initiatives should start from Jammu and Kashmir.
"Our mantra is only development, development and development," he said, adding "I will return your trust in me with interest by ensuring full-fledged development in J&K."
Modi also promised to revive the tourism sector in the state and woo tourists from across the globe, thus helping the state generate more resources.
Promising to bring film industry back to Kashmir Valley, Modi said, "The film industry was crazy about Kashmir. So many films were shot here, but they went away. I want to bring them back and give employment to youths here."
He also stated that if Gujarat's Kutch region could develop, then the same was possible here. The Prime Minister asserted that Kutch was now the fastest growing district in Gujarat.
"I visited Kutch as the Gujarat Chief Minister. Kutch has significant population of Muslims. Earlier if someone was posted to Kutch it was seen as a punishment posting, but now I can say this that Kutch is the fastest growing district. If development can be brought in Kutch, then the same applies for Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
Prime Minister Modi further emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir had potential to generate enough electricity that can serve the needs of the entire nation.
"Jammu and Kashmir alone has the strength to supply electricity to the entire country," he said.
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Modi evoked former BJP prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s inclusive approach in Kishtwar town of the Doda region, saying he shared a deep bond with the state as a crowd of about 50,000 hang on to his every word.
“I have an emotional bond with Kashmir,” Modi said with moist eyes. “I can understand the potential and desires of Kashmiri youth. Whatever has happened in the past will not be repeated.”
With the people angry at the ruling National Conference (NC) for its listless rescue efforts during the September floods, the BJP is hoping to form its first ever government in the state and has put up 25 Muslim candidates.
It is also banking heavily on the Hindu-majority Jammu region that has 37 seats. However, the party has never won a seat in the Doda region, where Hindus constitute 45% of the total population.
“Vajpayee’s approach of jahmoriyat (democracy), insaaniyat (humanism) and Kashmiriyat (Kashmiri ethos) will be carried forward. I hope to fulfill this dream,” the PM said in an address intended to go beyond the town and reach out to voters in the neighbouring Kashmir Valley.
“Don’t mix religion with politics,” the PM said, invoking his pet theme of development. “Our mantra is only development, development and development.”
Modi’s speech was also peppered with promises to revive the state’s tourism industry and bring Bollywood back to Kashmir.
“I have to bring Bollywood back to Kashmir,” he said in his fifth visit to the state after becoming Prime Minister. “I have to bring back tourism to the state and I have to make J&K the ultimate tourist destination in the world.”
"He has come in July, August, September, October and now in November," Modi said referring to himself.
Recalling the NDA rule under Vajapyee, he said, "Every Kashmiri thought that now their dreams will be fulfilled. But during last ten years, what has happened with Kashmir and its situation?"
Launching a scathing attack on NC and PDP, Modi alleged that their two "ruling" families have "looted" Jammu and Kashmir and asked the voters to "punish" them.
"Will only two families rule in J&K, can't other families produce leaders? You are repenting for the last 50 years.... If you don't punish the two families ruling here, they (the families) will come back with renewed resurgence," he said at an election rally here without directly naming Abdullahs and Muftis.
"Why have you kept Jammu and Kashmir mortgaged to these two families? They have an understanding among themselves. One loots the state for five years and then is thrown out of power and then the other starts looting the state. They have a five-year contract to loot the state," Modi alleged.
Raising the issue of the recent floods, Modi said, "The state government was unaware of the loss of damage caused due to floods but the day I landed and saw the impact of floods in the Valley, I announced Rs 1000 crore assistance and the state government was surprised."
"Please give me an opportunity. If you give me one opportunity, you will never regret it. I want to give you this assurance," he added.
Hitting out at ‘dynastic politics’, Modi, who was addressing his first election rally in the state, said, "from Kishtwar, a message should go to Jammu and Kashmir that J&K will not be kept mortgaged to any family and now the dreams of youth of Jammu and Kashmir will not be hostage to anyone."
"We need freedom from corruption," the PM said, "Tell me do you have power to do it, will you be able to run Jammu and Kashmir or not...? If you have power to do it then vote them out."
"I want to tell people of J&K, just for one time decide and do away with these dynasties by having faith in us and for that I have come to you," Modi said.
Promising to bring development to Jammu and Kashmir, he said, "We have to take this state forward with its strong symbols of honesty and love that it is known for".
On the flood relief issue, he said there was no dearth of money and there will be no dearth of money for J&K.
Alleging misappropriation of funds, he said "how can a bucket get filled if there is a hole in it? The biggest problem in J&K is where do the central funds go!
"If the pilferage from misappropriation of central funds is stopped, there will be no dearth of funds for the state for development."
"We need freedom from corruption," the PM said, adding "We need a government of the people which will work for the people and the government which has understanding of work to be done and the priority of the work to be undertaken for the people".
On the issue of flood relief, Modi said, "I ask brothers and sisters of J&K, if you want rehabilitation of flood victims do not allow money to go into the hands of thieves and dacoits. I have to stand by you and work for you at this time of difficulty.
"I have to bring you out of catastrophe", he added.
"Now the youth of J&K will stand up on their own strength and endeavour and New Delhi government is with you and will work with you shoulder to shoulder, entire India is with you. To change your destiny, 125 crore people will stand with you."
Harping on the issue of development, he said ‘Digital India’ and ‘Skill India’ initiatives should start from Jammu and Kashmir.
"Our mantra is only development, development and development," he said, adding "I will return your trust in me with interest by ensuring full-fledged development in J&K."
Modi also promised to revive the tourism sector in the state and woo tourists from across the globe, thus helping the state generate more resources.
Promising to bring film industry back to Kashmir Valley, Modi said, "The film industry was crazy about Kashmir. So many films were shot here, but they went away. I want to bring them back and give employment to youths here."
He also stated that if Gujarat's Kutch region could develop, then the same was possible here. The Prime Minister asserted that Kutch was now the fastest growing district in Gujarat.
"I visited Kutch as the Gujarat Chief Minister. Kutch has significant population of Muslims. Earlier if someone was posted to Kutch it was seen as a punishment posting, but now I can say this that Kutch is the fastest growing district. If development can be brought in Kutch, then the same applies for Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
Prime Minister Modi further emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir had potential to generate enough electricity that can serve the needs of the entire nation.
"Jammu and Kashmir alone has the strength to supply electricity to the entire country," he said.
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