The BJP’s determination to discipline a candidate from Lal Chowk itself is a testomony to the numerous modifications occurring in Kashmir, says Engineer Ejaz Hussain. A festive ambiance was noticed on the BJP headquarters in Srinagar following the announcement of BJP candidates from traditionally vital constituencies like Lal Chowk and Eidgah. Within the first two phases of the Jammu and Kashmir meeting elections, the BJP has fielded 13 candidates—eight from South Kashmir and 5 from Central Kashmir.
Amongst these, the important thing constituencies are Lal Chowk and Eidgah. Lal Chowk holds historic significance because it has been the middle of main choices in Kashmir. As soon as thought-about the center of Kashmir, Lal Chowk witnessed election boycotts and stone-pelting over the past three a long time. Nonetheless, following the abrogation of Article 370, Lal Chowk was revitalized and reworked right into a vacationer hub, with the tricolor being hoisted on its historic clock tower.
Years in the past, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolor at this very place when terrorism was at its peak in Kashmir. At the moment, the BJP has fielded a candidate with the hope that, together with the tricolor, the BJP flag can even fly excessive from Lal Chowk.
BJP candidate Engineer Aijaz Hussain, who was beforehand elected DDC from Lal Chowk, said, “I’ve labored lots for the individuals of this constituency. We promise solely what we are able to ship. An MLA can not convey again Article 370, which the NC and PDP are falsely promising to the individuals. Our manifesto is easy: working for the event and peace of Kashmir. Individuals ought to give us an opportunity to show ourselves. If a Muslim is elected in BJP, he’ll converse for the group.” Engineer Hussain expressed his confidence that “this time, the lotus will bloom from Lal Chowk.”
Eidgah is one other vital constituency the place the BJP has fielded a candidate. This space, positioned within the historic downtown of Srinagar, was as soon as synonymous with strikes, stone-pelting, and protests earlier than the removing of Article 370. Up to now, downtown Srinagar was a middle of separatism and election boycotts, with minimal voter turnout. Nonetheless, the state of affairs has modified. The Lok Sabha elections noticed a big voter turnout within the space, and the meeting elections are anticipated to witness record-breaking participation. The BJP has fielded Arif Raja from Eidgah, some of the essential constituencies in downtown Srinagar.
Arif Raja said, “I’ve labored tirelessly for the youth of the world, and that’s the reason the image in Eidgah is totally different at present. My slogan is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas,’ and I’m assured that the lotus will bloom in Eidgah for the primary time.” When requested about his competitors, he added, “I do not see any actual competitors within the space. The youth are with me, they’re smart, and they’re going to select the higher candidate.”
The BJP might discipline extra candidates within the third part for North Kashmir. Nonetheless, the get together won’t contest elections in all constituencies in Kashmir. As a substitute, they’re hopeful that this time the lotus will bloom in Kashmir. The BJP can be within the strategy of supporting many impartial candidates, most of whom are contesting independently after not receiving a mandate from the NC or PDP and have a robust affect of their respective areas. The BJP, which is primarily specializing in Jammu province, is optimistic that with the help of some impartial candidates within the valley, it will likely be in a position to type a authorities for the primary time in Jammu and Kashmir.
