Prime Minister Modi Praises High Voter Turnout in Jammu and Kashmir Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the high voter turnout in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, noting it as a rejection of parties supporting stone-pelters and terrorists. Addressing a public rally in Srinagar, he said, “The bumper voting in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections has rejected the parties that sympathize with stone pelting and terrorism. The people here have full faith in Modi’s guarantee of a safe and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Heartfelt thanks to the people who came to Srinagar to seek blessings.”
The first phase of voting was held on September 18, registering a voter turnout of 61.13% across 24 constituencies in seven districts. PM Modi also asserted that he will not allow the Abdullahs, Muftis, and Gandhis to let another generation be destroyed at their hands and added that he is sincerely working towards restoring peace. “I will not let another generation of ours be destroyed at the hands of these 3 families. That’s why I am sincerely working towards restoring peace here. Today, schools and colleges are running smoothly throughout Jammu and Kashmir. Children have pens, books and laptops in their hands. Today, there are no reports of fires in schools; instead, there are reports of new schools, new colleges, AIIMS, medical colleges and IITs being built,” he said.
He highlighted the transformation of Lal Chowk from a dangerous area to a vibrant tourist destination. “There was a time when coming to Lal Chowk, hoisting the tricolour here was a life-threatening task. For years people here were afraid of coming to Lal Chowk. But now the picture has changed. Now the markets of Srinagar are full of the splendour of both Eid and Diwali. Now, Lal Chowk market remains bustling till late evening, with tourists coming here from all over the country and the world,” he said.
Jammu and Kashmir is voting for its 90-member assembly in three phases. The first phase of voting was held on September 18, the other two rounds will be held on September 25 and October 1. Counting to take place on October 8.
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Prime Minister Modi -: Prime Minister Modi is the leader of India. He helps make important decisions for the country.
voter turnout -: Voter turnout means how many people went to vote in the elections. A high turnout means many people voted.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It has beautiful mountains and is known for its special culture.
Assembly elections -: Assembly elections are when people vote to choose their local leaders who will make decisions for their area.
stone-pelters -: Stone-pelters are people who throw stones, often during protests. It can be dangerous and cause trouble.
terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence to scare others and create fear. They do bad things to get attention for their causes.
peace and development -: Peace means no fighting or trouble, and development means making things better, like building schools and hospitals.
education -: Education is learning new things, like reading, writing, and math. Schools help children get an education.
tourism -: Tourism is when people visit places for fun or to see new things. It helps local businesses and the economy.
61.13% turnout -: 61.13% turnout means that out of every 100 people who could vote, about 61 people actually voted.
September 25 and October 1 -: These are the dates when more people will vote in the elections. It’s like having different rounds of voting.
counting on October 8 -: Counting on October 8 means that on this day, they will count all the votes to see who won the elections.
