Srinagar, Sept 16: Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday strongly rebutted the National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah’s statement that the BJP’s claims of normalcy post-Article 370 abrogation fall flat.
“Abdullah is frustrated in the face of new-found peace and development in the valley,” he said in a statement.
Chugh said, “Jammu & Kashmir, once plagued by instability under the rule of the Abdullahs and Mufis, has now transformed from a ‘terrorism capital’ to a ‘tourism capital’ ever since Article 370 was done away with. The Modi-led BJP government ended the ‘eclipse’ in Jammu & Kashmir and ushered in an era of peace and prosperity in the region.”
The BJP leader said the party succeeded in replacing terrorism with tourism and bringing unprecedented growth. “The high voter turnout in elections is evidence of the public’s support for the current government’s policies,” he said.
Chugh accused the NC of corruption and failing to deliver on its promises during its rule. He said the removal of Article 370 marked a major turning point for Jammu & Kashmir and fostered investment, job creation and stability. “The region is now open to opportunities and development, which has led to unprecedented growth and progress,” he said.
