NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the high voter turnout in the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections , stating that it represents a rejection of parties that "sympathize with stone-pelters and terrorists".
Addressing a public rally in Srinagar , PM Modi said, "The bumper voting in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections has rejected the parties that sympathize with stone pelting and terrorism. The people here have full faith in Modi's guarantee of a safe and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Heartfelt thanks to the people who came to Srinagar to seek blessings."
The first phase of voting, which took place on September 18, saw a voter turnout of 61.13 per cent across 24 constituencies in seven districts.
"I will not let another generation of ours be destroyed at the hands of these 3 families. That's why I am sincerely working towards restoring peace here. Today, schools and colleges are running smoothly throughout Jammu and Kashmir. Children have pens, books and laptops in their hands. Today, there are no reports of fires in schools; instead, there are reports of new schools, new colleges, AIIMS, medical colleges and IITs being built," he said.
PM Modi highlighted the transformation of Lal Chowk, which was once a place where hoisting the tricolour was a life-threatening act, but has now become a vibrant destination welcoming tourists from across the country and the world, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the BJP-led central government.
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are being conducted in three phases, with the first phase completed on September 18. The remaining two rounds will be held on September 25 and October 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 8.
Addressing a public rally in Srinagar , PM Modi said, "The bumper voting in the first phase of Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections has rejected the parties that sympathize with stone pelting and terrorism. The people here have full faith in Modi's guarantee of a safe and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. Heartfelt thanks to the people who came to Srinagar to seek blessings."
The first phase of voting, which took place on September 18, saw a voter turnout of 61.13 per cent across 24 constituencies in seven districts.
"I will not let another generation of ours be destroyed at the hands of these 3 families. That's why I am sincerely working towards restoring peace here. Today, schools and colleges are running smoothly throughout Jammu and Kashmir. Children have pens, books and laptops in their hands. Today, there are no reports of fires in schools; instead, there are reports of new schools, new colleges, AIIMS, medical colleges and IITs being built," he said.
PM Modi highlighted the transformation of Lal Chowk, which was once a place where hoisting the tricolour was a life-threatening act, but has now become a vibrant destination welcoming tourists from across the country and the world, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the BJP-led central government.
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections are being conducted in three phases, with the first phase completed on September 18. The remaining two rounds will be held on September 25 and October 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 8.
