PM Modi praises the “New Jammu and Kashmir” during a rally in Srinagar, highlighting the region’s progress since the removal of Article 370. He emphasized the newfound opportunities for the youth and the region’s development without restrictions. The Prime Minister also criticized political rivals for misleading people about Article 370 for years.

He described this as the Jammu and Kashmir everyone had been waiting for, mentioning the sacrifices made by leaders like Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. PM Modi noted the optimism and determination in the region to overcome challenges.

This visit marks PM Modi’s first to Srinagar since the Article 370 revocation:

Although it’s his second trip to the region in recent weeks. With elections approaching and a Supreme Court deadline looming for Assembly elections, the BJP aims to prioritize the Article 370 issue in its campaign.

During his last visit, PM Modi launched various development projects worth over ₹32,000 crore, focusing on education, transportation, and infrastructure.