Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Confident of BJP Victory in Jammu and Kashmir Elections
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed confidence that his party will win the Jammu and Kashmir assembly election with a full majority and form the government. He said, “I believe that the high voter turnout is a very good sign. With the efforts of PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah, terrorism has been reduced in J&K, and I am confident that the BJP will emerge victorious in these elections.”
He further added, “J&K is progressing towards development, and I am fully confident that a BJP government will be formed there.” Athawale also noted the large number of people who came out to vote, saying, “The high voter turnout in all these locations is truly inspiring. It’s amazing to see the enthusiasm and hope in people’s eyes.”
He also mentioned that women are enthusiastically participating in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly election this time. Voting for the second phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir began at 7 am on Wednesday. Over 25 lakh eligible voters will decide the fate of 239 candidates across 26 constituencies in six districts of the Union Territory.
Among the prominent candidates are former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah from both Budgam and Ganderbal seats, Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina from Nowshera assembly seat, and Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra from Central-Shalteng seat. The seats on which elections are being conducted include Kangan (ST), Ganderbal, Hazratbal, Khanyar, Habbakadal, Lal Chowk, Channapora, Zadibal, Eidgah, Central Shalteng, Budgam, Beerwah, Khansahib, Chrar-i-Sharief, Chadoora and Gulabgarh (ST), Reasi, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Kalakote – Sunderbani, Nowshera, Rajouri (ST), Budhal (ST), Thannamandi (ST), Surankote (ST), Poonch Haveli and Mendhar (ST).
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Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a person who is in charge of a specific department in the central government of India. They help make important decisions for the country.
Ramdas Athawale -: Ramdas Athawale is a politician in India who is currently serving as a Union Minister. He is a member of the BJP party.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It has its own assembly elections to choose leaders for the local government.
PM Narendra Modi -: PM Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government and a member of the BJP party.
Union Minister Amit Shah -: Amit Shah is another important leader in the BJP party. He is also a Union Minister and works closely with PM Narendra Modi.
terrorism -: Terrorism refers to violent acts done by groups to create fear and achieve political goals. Reducing terrorism means making the region safer.
voter turnout -: Voter turnout is the number of people who come out to vote in an election. High voter turnout means many people are participating.
eligible voters -: Eligible voters are people who are allowed to vote in an election. In this case, over 25 lakh (2.5 million) people can vote.
constituencies -: Constituencies are areas that elect a representative to the assembly. Jammu and Kashmir has 26 such areas in this election.