Democracy Revives in Jammu and Kashmir: A New Dawn

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a revival of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir after successful assembly elections. He applauded the large voter turnout and transparency, contrasting it with past electoral malpractice. This election marks a change since the abrogation of Article 370 and the first in a decade.

In a significant political development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the successful revival of democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, following the peaceful assembly elections, as pledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah commended the massive voter turnout and transparency of the polls, a first since the onset of terrorism in the region in the 1980s.

Reflecting on the troubled electoral history of Jammu and Kashmir, Shah highlighted the difference between the current elections and the controversial 1987 polls, which were marred by accusations of rigging. He celebrated the event as a historical milestone, attributing the change to the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and the efforts of the Election Commission, the security forces, and local administration.

The successful conclusion of the three-phase elections, marking the first electoral exercise after the abrogation of Article 370 and in a decade, underscores a significant shift in the region's democratic landscape. Shah expressed gratitude to all parties involved in organizing the elections and hailed the renewed spirit of democratic participation in Jammu and Kashmir.

(With inputs from agencies.)