Modi Kashmir visit updates: 'We will not hesitate…', PM on Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement here on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir will soon hold assembly elections and that plans are underway to restore its statehood in the near future have evoked mixed reactions.

While the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), led by former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, welcomed Modi's announcement, key regional forces — the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) — reacted cautiously. .

PM Modi said in Srinagar, “Enemies of peace and humanity do not like progress. Today they are making their last efforts to stop development and peace in Jammu and Kashmir.”

PM Modi said in Srinagar,People of Jammu and Kashmir elect their representatives at the local level, through them you find ways to solve problems, what can be better than that? Therefore, the preparations for the assembly elections have also started. The time is not far when you will elect the new government of Jammu and Kashmir with your votes. The day will come soon too, when Jammu and Kashmir will once again improve its future as a state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said preparations for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir have begun and the Union Territory will also get statehood.

“The government has taken the recent terrorist attacks very seriously. I assure you that we will not hesitate to teach a lesson to the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir,” PM Modi said in Srinagar.

PM Modi said, “People of Jammu and Kashmir elect their representatives at the local level, through them you find ways to solve problems, what can be better than that, so now the assembly elections.” Preparations have also begun. The day is not far when you will elect the new government of Jammu and Kashmir with your votes, when Jammu and Kashmir will once again shape its future as a state.

PM Modi said, “Today 84 major development projects cost more than this. ₹1500 crore was inaugurated here. Cost of projects related to agriculture sector ₹1800 crore was inaugurated. New national highways and expressways are being built here. Every Indian feels proud to see pictures of world's highest bridge over river Chenab.”

PM Modi said in Srinagar today, “The wall of Article 370 has come down and the fruits of the Constitution have been ensured in Jammu and Kashmir. Today the Indian Constitution has truly come into force in JK.”

“The changes we are witnessing in Jammu and Kashmir today are the result of our work in the last 10 years,” PM Modi said in Srinagar.

PM Modi said in Srinagar, “An aspirational society has only one parameter – performance. The country has seen performance and it is the result of that performance that the government has got a third chance. Our government performs and delivers results.” The government has given a message of stability to the world for the third time.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha says, “The Prime Minister will inaugurate 84 development projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore, projects worth Rs 1,800 crore for the improvement of agriculture and allied sectors and 2,000 people appointed in government service. Appointment letters will be given to more people today.

“Srinagar city has been declared a 'temporary red zone' for the operation of drones and quadcopters as per the provisions of Rule 24(2) of the Drone Rules 2021,” Srinagar police told X on June 18.

PM Modi posted on X, “Important projects are worth it. ₹1500 crores will be inaugurated or their foundation stone will be laid. These works include infrastructure, water supply, education and more. Tomorrow morning I will participate in Yoga Day program in Srinagar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to participate in International Yoga Day tomorrow, officials said.

The Prime Minister will also launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors (JKCIP) project. ₹1,800 crores. The project will be implemented in 90 blocks of 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir and the project will reach 300,000 households involving 1.5 lakh beneficiaries.

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces and the army have conducted a search in Nardi Akhnoor following a suspicious sighting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for projects like improvement of Chenani-Patni top-Nashiri section, development of industrial estates and construction of six government degree colleges.

PM Modi posted on X, “Leaving for Srinagar, where I will participate in two events. Later this evening, I will be at the 'Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K' event, which will 1500 crore will be inaugurated or these works include infrastructure, water supply, education and more, I will participate in the Yoga Day program in Srinagar. .

Tight security arrangements have been made for the Prime Minister's two-day visit to Kashmir. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers across Srinagar city to ensure a peaceful conduct of the Prime Minister's visit.

PM Modi is inaugurating and laying foundation stones of many development projects in Jammu and Kashmir. ₹1,500 crore on Thursday.