Modi inform us what have been the delimitations of a number of the constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Modi said the package was besides 35,000 crore for connecting Jammu with Srinagar through a railway link. “The world is watching him and amid all the incidents that took place against minorities, Modi has selected Kashmir’s stage to address the world”, Sofi said.
Hundreds of Kashmiris are being arrested without warning even as bullet proof luxury cars, including a customised BMW, roll into the state for the Prime Minister visit on Saturday. “A sense of fear has been generated among the people”, he said wondering what the state government was trying to achieve through this.
“India is not complete without Kashmiriyat”, the Prime Minister said, mentioning the Sufi tradition of India.
The Indian PM said that he wants to drive Kashmir back to its glory and was hopeful that the day is not far.
He called the assistance a gift and said it was just a beginning. Today Mufti Sahib is talking about empowering panchayats. What is Mufti Sahib doing when his words did not stand for few minutes? This, coupled with our excellent reporting teams based both here and in the United Kingdom, puts us in prime position to be the go-to news organisation for all aspects of Prime Minister Modi’s visit.
The former chief minister said he was expecting renewal of talks with Pakistan and the alienated sections of the society but a “good opportunity has been lost”. Favouring democratic decentralisation, Sayeed said he will strengthen the institutions of local self-government by holding elections, which ensures empowerment of people at the grassroots’ level.
Most Indian prime ministers have announced economic packages for Kashmir in the past, with a few seeking political engagement with separatists in the restive region. Although PM Modi declared an economic package for the state.
“He did not have to come here to announce the package”.
“This is strength which we need to harness”. The declaration of the economic package could solve a few of the issues of the state pleasing the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister while there are any other issues to be addressed by the union government which were neglected by PM Modi.
“Vajpayee’s context (in 2003) was about dialogue with Pakistan and alienation sections. Why can’t an worldwide cricket match be once again played in this stadium?” he asked. “Our Legislative Assembly set a ideal example by passing a peace resolution that sent message of tolerance and inclusiveness to the rest of the country”, he said.
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“We wanted to hear about insaniyat and where was it when our youth was burnt alive in Udhampur”. This money should be used for converting the state into a new Jammu and Kashmir which is modern, prosperous and progressive state.
