Srinagar: Union Residence Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day go to to Srinagar from Thursday throughout which he’s more likely to chair a safety assessment assembly Senior BJP chief and Kashmir in-charge Sunil Sharma on Thursday mentioned that the go to of Union Residence Minister Amit Shah to Srinagar is apolitical as he’ll chair a gathering to assessment the preparations for the Amarnath Yatra.
Speaking to reporters right here, Sharma mentioned that Shah will even meet a number of delegations throughout his go to to Srinagar. “Individuals from totally different communities like Gujjar, Bakerwal, Dal dwellers and others can meet him as there shall be no restrictions for anybody to satisfy him,” he mentioned, including that Shah’s go to is only apolitical.
In the meantime, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti questioned Amit Shah’s go to to Kashmir, saying they can’t perceive why the Residence Minister was right here throughout the mannequin code of conduct. For the reason that BJP has no candidates operating on this election, he isn’t right here to marketing campaign. Is he right here to assist their proxy events? questioned former CMs of Jammu and Kashmir.
Nationwide Convention Vice President Omar Abdullah, chatting with reporters on the sidelines of his election marketing campaign rally in Bandipora, mentioned, “To begin with, I’m not in a position to perceive what the aim of his (HM’s) go to is as a result of the election code is in place. Being the Residence Minister, he can’t make any determination with political worth. There isn’t any BJP candidate for whom he can marketing campaign. So, has he come right here to assist some candidates or events? Has he come right here to attraction for votes for his or her proxy events?”
Omar added, “The Residence Minister is taking a safety assessment assembly, however on the identical time, they are saying the scenario in Jammu and Kashmir is ok and beneath management; that’s why individuals have finished bumper voting. If that’s the case, then why take a safety assessment assembly?” Omar questioned. “If he takes a safety assembly, it means the scenario will not be good, and they need to cease this normalcy drama.”
Omar additionally spoke about Jamaat-e-Islami’s determination to enter the mainstream. Abdullah said, “I’ve demanded that the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami ought to be revoked. Jamaat-e-Islami ought to take part within the upcoming elections right here; earlier, they used to assist totally different individuals throughout polls, in search of votes for others. Now, in the event that they search votes for themselves, it is good.”
Not solely Omar, however Mehbooba additionally echoed comparable sentiments. “There may be a number of confusion among the many individuals as a result of Amarnath Yatra continues to be far-off. So, he isn’t right here for that, and if he’s right here to assist his proxies, then the 1987 election rigging shall be repeated, taking away the belief of the youth of Kashmir within the poll. Kashmiris are very emotional about these elections and have participated wholeheartedly within the electoral course of,” she mentioned.
Mehbooba additionally reacted to Shah’s assertion on PoK. “They (BJP) are saying Muslims will take away your palace, they’ll take away your buffalo, and now they are saying they’ll convey Muslims from one other Kashmir additionally. The place will they maintain them? They’re taunting on each concern, saying it’s best to go to Pakistan. First, study to respect those that are right here, study to just accept them, don’t name them infiltrators. Once you deal with them, then we’ll discuss additional,” she mentioned.
She took a jab at PM Modi’s assertion when the PM instructed a reporter, “I’ll by no means divide this nation on a spiritual foundation; if I do, that would be the finish of my public life.” Mehbooba reacted, saying, “He (PM) calls Muslims infiltrators. He says in his speech that Muslims will take away Mangalsutra, Muslims will take away your reservation. Mosques of Muslims are being demolished, homes of Muslims are being demolished, and the PM watches silently. Now, what he has mentioned, if he does, it will likely be excellent news for this nation.”
The political panorama in Jammu and Kashmir is heating up. Numerous events aren’t solely combating the continuing Lok Sabha polls, however many are additionally gearing up for the upcoming meeting polls within the area. It appears as if the parliamentary elections are getting used to put the groundwork for the meeting elections.
