BJP will form next govt in J&K: Rana

Jammu, Aug 02: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devender Singh Rana on Friday exuded confidence that the party will form the next government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Given the overwhelming support of the people, the Union Territory is all set to usher in a new era of peace, progress and holistic development, he said in an informal chat with the media persons on the sidelines of the weekly public hearing at the BJP Pradesh headquarters here.
Rana said, “Viksit Jammu and Kashmir is going to be a reality, as the Union Territory is on the path of becoming a proud partner in the country’s growth story under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji.”
He said under the new BJP dispensation, both the regions, irrespective of religion or caste shall get a fair deal in development and jobs with no region having hegemony over the other which had been the norm during successive governments for over seven decades. “The die is cast and the people are eagerly awaiting to mandate the BJP to have a government that represents their urges and aspirations,” he added.
Devender said the two regions of Jammu and Kashmir have been witnessing equitable opportunities in progress and development for the first time post-abrogation of Article 370 “after a dark era of dominance of one province over the other for nearly seven decades”.
“There will never be any compromise now with the rights of the people of Jammu,” he said. “For the first time, Jammu is reaping the benefits of welfare schemes that remained elusive for over 70 years after independence.”
Referring to the grant of proprietary rights to the Displaced Persons of West Pakistan and Displaced Persons of 1965, Rana said this reflects the BJP’s commitment to end the era of discrimination and deprivation.
“The abrogation of Article 370 paved the way for the implementation of various schemes for the welfare of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Valmikis and other weaker and disadvantageous segments of the society. For the first time they are feeling a sense of pride and participation in the growth story of this great nation,” he said.