New Delhi: As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, Union Minister Amit Shah is set to unveil the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) manifesto during a two-day visit. The elections, scheduled in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, have already intensified political activity in the Union Territory.Transformation of Jammu and KashmirAmit Shah will launch the BJPs manifesto, called the Sankalp Patra, on Friday. In his agenda, he emphasized the transformation of Jammu and Kashmir from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot under the Modi government. He praised the regions progress in economic and educational activities, crediting the administration for ushering in an era of peace and development.केन्द्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री श्री @AmitShah 6 सितंबर, 2024 को जम्मू-कश्मीर विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए भाजपा का संकल्प पत्र जारी करेंगे।लाइव देखें :📺https://t.co/OaPd6HQTAv📺https://t.co/vpP0MInUi4📺https://t.co/lcXkSnNPDn📺https://t.co/4XQ2GzqK1N pic.twitter.com/43hsiKiwPW— BJP (@BJP4India) September 5, 2024Shah credited the Modi administration with restoring peace and stability to Jammu and Kashmir, a region that had previously faced persistent violence and unrest. Under the current government, security measures have been strengthened, and counter-terrorism efforts have been significantly improved. This has led to a decrease in militant activities and an overall enhancement in the safety of the regions residents and visitors.In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Shah expressed his excitement, saying, “J&K is witnessing a new era of peace and development under the Modi government. The region has transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot.”J&K is witnessing a new era of peace and development under the Modi government. The region has transformed from a terrorist hotspot into a tourist hotspot, with an increase in educational and economic activities.Leaving for Jammu on my two day visit, where I will launch the…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 6, 2024Assembly seats breakdownThe BJP is campaigning to secure significant wins in the 90-seat assembly, which includes 7 reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 9 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). In the previous elections, the BJP secured 25 seats, trailing behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 28 seats. This election season, the Congress has allied with the National Conference in a bid to gain ground. Polling is expected to be highly competitive, with the BJP banking on the progress it claims to have brought to Jammu and Kashmir.
