Tarun Chugh Criticizes J-K Leaders, Praises PM Modi Ahead of Elections
BJP National General Secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge, Tarun Chugh, stated that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have great respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He criticized the regional leadership, including the National Conference, People’s Democratic Party, and Congress, as misguided and unpopular among the populace.
Chugh specifically labeled Omar Abdullah, the National Conference Vice-President, as an ‘established confused leader,’ claiming that Omar is uncertain about a pre-poll alliance with Congress and the number of seats they plan to contest.
Polling in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1, with votes counted on October 8. J-K has 90 assembly constituencies, with 7 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and 9 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). According to the Election Commission of India, J-K has 88.06 lakh eligible electors.
In the previous Assembly elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won 28 seats, BJP secured 25, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference won 15, and Congress won 12. The PDP and BJP formed a coalition government led by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed. However, in 2018, the BJP withdrew its support after Mehbooba Mufti took over following Mufti Mohammed Sayeed’s demise. These upcoming elections will be the first in Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.
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Tarun Chugh -: Tarun Chugh is a leader in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is one of the major political parties in India.
J-K -: J-K stands for Jammu and Kashmir, a region in northern India.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the current Prime Minister of India.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
People’s Democratic Party -: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is another political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress -: The Congress is a major political party in India, also known as the Indian National Congress.
Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir and a leader in the National Conference party.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a part of the Indian Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. It was removed in 2019.
