Srinagar, July 17: Top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are scheduled to visit Jammu & Kashmir starting the first week of August as part of a comprehensive public outreach programme. This initiative by the BJP high command aims to interact with the people and address their concerns within the Union Territory.
According to sources, these visits are strategically planned in the lead-up to the assembly elections scheduled for September this year. The outreach will cover both Jammu and Kashmir divisions, particularly emphasising the Jammu region where the BJP has significant stakes.
Union Minister and Election Incharge for J&K BJP, Kishan Reddy, said the party is ready for elections and confident to form the next government in the union territory. “With the dedication of party workers and the faith of the people, the BJP is fully prepared for the assembly elections and will form the next government in J&K,” Reddy asserted during a programme in Jammu.
Sources indicate that the outreach initiative will involve top BJP leaders and union ministers participating in public rallies, interacting with local residents, and launching various development programs across different assembly segments of the UT.
The BJP has urged its cadre to be election-ready, advising them to enter election mode immediately and to remain engaged with the masses throughout the election period. Jammu & Kashmir, with its 90 assembly seats, presents a significant electoral challenge.
The BJP’s high command has encouraged party members to leave their homes and workplaces to fully immerse themselves in the electoral process during these crucial months leading up to the elections. The party’s proactive approach and extensive public engagement aim to consolidate its position and secure a significant victory in the upcoming elections.
Recently, J&K BJP chief Ravinder Raina urged the Election Commission of India to announce the assembly election dates without delay. “After BJP’s spectacular victory, we are now preparing for assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir,” Raina said.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to hold assembly elections in J&K by September 30, 2024. The J&K Assembly was last dissolved in 2018, followed by the Reorganisation of the State into two Union Territories and repealing its special status under Article 370 of the Constitution. (KNS)
