Amit Shah to Unveil BJP Manifesto for J&K Assembly Elections on September 6

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the BJP's manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on September 6. The manifesto is expected to address good governance, tourism, and Kashmiri Pandit rehabilitation. The elections are set for September 18, 25, and October 1, with results on October 8.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to unveil the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections on September 6, according to party sources. Shah is scheduled to arrive in Jammu around 2 pm on Friday, where the manifesto will be released at the BJP's media centre in the city.

Party sources reveal that on the first day of his visit, Shah will meet with the core group of the state's BJP unit to review election preparations and ground-level activities. On the second day, Shah is expected to hold discussions with party leaders to ensure the successful conduct of the elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The first phase of the assembly elections will involve 219 candidates, with voting set to begin on September 18. This will mark the first assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.

Sources indicate that the BJP's manifesto will likely emphasize good governance and promoting tourism in Kashmir. A significant focus will be on the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, a crucial electoral issue. All political parties are keen to assure Kashmiri Pandit voters of a concrete plan for their return and safety. The manifesto is expected to include a major announcement for Kashmiri Pandits, along with measures to curb stone-pelting incidents.

The Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are scheduled for September 18, 25, and October 1, with the results to be declared on October 8. The abrogation of Article 370 led to the revocation of the state's special status and its bifurcation into two Union Territories in 2019. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)