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‘Sankalp Patra’ For Jammu and Kashmir
Assembly Election 2024 Released
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ for the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu on 06 September 2024. He highlighted the development work done by the Modi government in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 10 years. Shri Shah stated that the removal of Article 370 has brought unprecedented changes to the lives of the people in Jammu and Kashmir and that the BJP government will further accelerate this development journey. During the event, Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Shri Ravindra Raina, Union Minister Shri Jitendra Singh, State Election In-Charge Shri G. Kishan Reddy, among other leaders were present.
The Union Home Mister stated that since the time of independence, the region of Jammu & Kashmir has been extremely significant for the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP has consistently worked to keep this region integrated with India. From the movement led by Pandit Premnath Dogra to the martyrdom of Shri Syama Prasad Mookerjee, both the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, as it was formerly known, and the Bharatiya Janata Party have fought tirelessly throughout their history. BJP firmly believes that Jammu & Kashmir has always been an integral part of India and will continue to be so without any doubt.
Shri Amit Shah emphasized that until 2014, Jammu & Kashmir was always overshadowed by separatism and terrorism. Various state and non-state actors continuously destabilized the region. Previous governments dealt with Jammu & Kashmir using politics of appeasement. However, the period from 2014 to 2024 will be remembered in history as a golden era for Jammu & Kashmir. The last ten years have been marked by peace, development, and good governance in Jammu & Kashmir. During this decade, the region witnessed a transition from maximum terrorism to maximum tourism. These ten years have paved the way for prosperity and happiness, while also empowering the local culture of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Union Home Mister stated that there was a time when separatism thrived under the shadow of Article 370. Organizations like Hurriyat and the governments that bowed to them have been witnessed by all. However, today, Article 370 and 35(A) have become a thing of the past and are no longer part of our Constitution. Peace,
SALIENT POINTS OF SANKALP PATRA:
-Under the ‘Maa Samman Yojana,’ the most senior woman in each household will receive Rs. 18,000 per month for their livelihood.
-Bank loans taken by women’s self-help groups will be waived with assistance. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana will receive 2 free LPG cylinders every year.
-Under the Pandit Premnath Dogra Employment Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, 500,000 job opportunities will be created.
-Under the Pragati Education Scheme, college students will receive Rs. 3,000 annually through DBT as a transportation allowance.
-To enable the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to compete in exams like JKPSC and UPSC, a coaching fee reimbursement of up to Rs. 10,000 will be provided for two years. Transportation costs to examination centers will be covered.
-Students in higher secondary classes will be provided with laptops or tablets.
-Three regional development boards will be created to enhance economic growth. Rajouri district will see the development of a new, modern tourism city. IT hubs will be established in Jammu and Kashmir, with infrastructure upgrades in Gulmarg and Pahalgam. A pharmaceutical park will be set up in Udhampur.
-An attractive package will be provided to address the issues of 7,000 MSME units in Jammu and Kashmir.
-Under the Atal Housing Scheme, landless beneficiaries will receive a free allocation of 5 marlas of land. Funds for constructing homes will be provided by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Thus, the poor will receive both land and housing.
-The ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ initiative will reach 100% of households. Under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, an additional subsidy of Rs. 10,000 per household will be provided by the state, in addition to the central assistance.
-Pensions for elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities will be increased from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3,000.
-An additional 1,000 new seats will be added for education in the state over the next three years.
-Under the PM Kisan Nidhi scheme, the state will add Rs. 4,000 to the Rs. 6,000 provided, totaling Rs. 10,000 in assistance. Additionally, electricity rates for agricultural activities will be reduced by 50%.
-In adherence to Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy, priority will be given to Jammu and Kashmir’s Agniveers without affecting the general quota.
-10,000 kilometers of new roads will be constructed, and metro services will soon be introduced in both Jammu and Kashmir.
-The renovation of 1,000 temples that have now become ruins will be undertaken, and arrangements will be made for continuous worship by the Bharatiya Janata Party government.
development, and social justice seen on the ground today are a result of Prime Minister Shri Narendra ModiJi’s decision to abrogate Article 370 on August 5, 2019.
The National Conference’s agenda is deeply disappointing, and Congress’s silent support for it is equally troubling. But let me make it clear that Article 370 is now history, and it will never return. Article 370 was the chain that pushed the youth of Kashmir towards weapons and stones. The separatist ideology diverted them from the path of development to terrorism. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi, significant progress has been made in changing this narrative.
He emphasized that because of Article 370, reservation was not possible in Jammu and Kashmir, causing injustice to women, Dalits, and tribals. The BJP government has taken steps to implement reservations effectively in the region. Now, reservations have been granted to the Scheduled Castes, with a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections and an increase in OBC reservations. The provision of reservations for Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis, who previously did not have any, has commenced under Prime Minister Shri Modi’s leadership. The National Conference has this agenda and claims they will reconsider reservations. NC Leader Omar Abdullah should understand that the reservations for Gujjars, Bakarwals and Paharis are protected and cannot be altered. This is the BJP’s pledge.
Shri Shah said after the formation of the new government in Jammu and Kashmir, a White Paper will be released to hold accountable those who have supported terrorism. The previous census, which was unjust to certain communities and groups, will be replaced with a free and fair census. Bharatiya Janata Party’s biggest promise is to intensify the ongoing fight against terrorism and eradicate it completely.