Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that preparations for assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun, and the Union Territory will regain its statehood.
Addressing an event in Srinagar, where he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 84 developmental projects worth Rs 1,500 crore, Modi emphasized the central government’s commitment to addressing recent terror attacks and ensuring security in the region.
“The central government has taken the recent terror attacks in the Union Territory very seriously. The enemies of Jammu and Kashmir will be given a befitting reply,” the Prime Minister declared.
He praised the youth of Jammu and Kashmir for their high turnout in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, highlighting their role in strengthening democracy. “The youth have ensured the victory of democracy,” Modi said.
Reflecting on the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Modi stated, “The wall of Article 370 has collapsed, and the fruits of the Indian Constitution are now fully realized in Jammu and Kashmir. Today, the Indian Constitution has truly been implemented in Jammu and Kashmir.”
The Prime Minister also noted that forces opposed to peace and development are making last-ditch efforts to halt progress in the region. “The Centre has taken the recent terror attacks very seriously. The Home Minister held a meeting to review the entire mechanism. I want to assure that we will leave no stone unturned to punish the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir,” he affirmed.
Modi assured the people of Jammu and Kashmir that permanent peace will be established in the region, reiterating the government’s commitment to stability and development.
On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will lead the International Yoga Day celebrations at SKICC, Srinagar.
Since 2015, the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This year’s theme, “Yoga for Self and Society,” highlights the dual role of yoga in fostering individual and societal well-being. The event will encourage grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.