Statehood after normalcy as promised by PM Modi: J&K BJP chief

Srinagar, Sep 30: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir president Sat Sharma on Tuesday reiterated that the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, as promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be ensured once the security situation in the valley reaches normalcy.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to north Kashmir’s Bandipora, Sharma, said the BJP remains committed to the assurances given by the Prime Minister. “Once the situation is normal in Kashmir, statehood will surely be restored, as promised by PM Modi, which is a landmark commitment,” he said.
Taking a swipe at political rivals, Sharma accused the National Conference (NC) and Congress of contributing to unrest in J&K even during the period when they were in opposition and the BJP was in power. “Those who were in opposition then and are in power now never wanted Jammu & Kashmir to be peaceful. They always thrived on instability and chaos,” he said.
Highlighting the improved environment, the J&K BJP chief said there was a time in Jammu & Kashmir when visiting certain areas or meeting locals was unimaginable. “But today, people are openly supporting Prime Minister Modi’s development and peace agenda,” he said. “Those trying to disturb peace are under the government’s watch. The situation will be normalised by and large.”
Sharma called for remaining vigilant against “insider enemies” who, he said, could collaborate with external forces to destabilise the region. “What is important to stabilise the country’s position is to stay cautious of internal enemies, so that outsiders with ill intentions are given a strong response,” he added. (KNO)