Thursday (September 19): Launching the BJP’s poll campaign in Nasik for the next month’s Maharashtra State Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We have to create a new paradise (in Kashmir)… hug each Kashmiri.” He blamed Congress for the plight of Kashmiris for decades.
“This decision was taken to bring out people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from violence, terrorism, separatism and corruption,” Modi said.
To fully integrate Kashmir with mainstream India, he called for “hugging each Kashmiri” and creating a “new paradise” in the valley.
“A lot of efforts are being taken from across the border to spread unrest and disbelief and foment violence in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Mr. Modi said, “The decision to revoke provisions under Article 370 was a decision for the unity of India. This decision is going to be the medium of fulfilling the aspirations and dreams of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.”
“The youth, mothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir have made up their mind to come out of the long period of violence. They want development and new job opportunities. We had promised that we will make new efforts to curb the problems in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Today I can say with satisfaction that the country has started walking towards fulfilling those dreams” he further added.
On criticism that his government’s programme to vaccinate 50 crore livestock is a political move, he replied “Cattle don’t vote.”
