He not only announced that the nation would celebrate International Yoga Day at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, which is located on the banks of the Dal Lake, but he also gave the people of Jammu and Kashmir assurances that Assembly elections would take place soon and that efforts were underway to bring back J&K’s statehood.
During his maiden visit to the Valley as the PM for the third time, Modi said that India would teach the recent terror acts a suitable lesson and referred to them as the “last-ditch efforts of the enemies of Kashmir’s progress.”Days after the attacks in the districts of Reasi and Kathua, the PM decided to go Kashmir and demonstrate India’s soft power through yoga.
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This move was also intended to raise the morale of the security forces, who are engaged in a fierce battle with terrorists in the Jammu region. If the security situation does not improve over the next few months, it will be extremely difficult for the Union Government to hold the elections by September 30, the date set by the Supreme Court.
The Prime Minister has properly commended Kashmiri citizens for their high turnout in the most recent Lok Sabha elections. In order to expedite the convening of the Assembly elections, the Center must capitalise on the rekindled faith in democracy among the Kashmiri populace.
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Counterterrorism efforts must also be intensified in order to prevent disruptions to J&K’s peace and progress and to allow citizens to participate in democratic processes in a setting free from chaos, fear, and uncertainty. The Modi 2.0 administration frequently cited the 2019 repeal of Article 370 as one among its main accomplishments. But until the Modi 3.0 regime makes real and persistent attempts to fulfil the aspirations of the people of J&K, the job would remain half-done.
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