Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that assembly elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir soon and the Union Territory will get back its statehood status.
"The time is not far when Assembly Elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir will get the status of statehood. You will be able to share your dreams with your MLA and your ministers," PM Modi said during a rally in Udhampur.
PM Modi also called out parties like Congress, NC and PDP over their dynasty politics.
"Congress, National Conference, PDP and all other parties want to take Jammu and Kashmir back to those old days. No one has caused as much damage to Jammu and Kashmir as these family-run parties have done. Here political party means of the family, by the family and for the family," he said.
J&K was bifurcated into two union territories after the Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution in August 2019. It has been under President's rule since 2018.
The Supreme Court last year directed the Election Commission to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024
Durng his rally, PM Modi also said that he has fulfilled his promise of putting an end to the long sufferings of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
(With inputs from agencies)
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