Modi Promises Elections and Statehood Restoration: Mixed Reactions in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that assembly elections will be held soon in Jammu and Kashmir, with plans to restore its statehood in the near future. The announcement received mixed reactions from various political groups in the region, with some welcoming the move and others expressing skepticism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of imminent assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, alongside plans for statehood restoration, has prompted a spectrum of reactions.

While the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) led by Ghulam Nabi Azad embraced the announcement, major regional parties like the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) received it with caution.

Salman Nizami of DPAP highlighted the public's eagerness for change, as demonstrated in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Conversely, NC's Tanvir Sadiq called for adherence to the Supreme Court's timeline, while PDP's Suhail Bukhari urged tangible action over repeated promises. Modi's emphasis on the need for local representation was clear, but skepticism remains among J&K's political entities.

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