Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a successful visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he received a heartfelt welcome from the locals amidst a historic assembly election in a decade. The region witnessed an impressive voter turnout of 61.13% in the first phase.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Srinagar ahead of the second phase of polling for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, which are taking place after a gap of 10 years pic.twitter.com/Hu1DrS3elR
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The Prime Minister's rally in Srinagar witnessed a massive turnout
“It is heartening to see the transformation in the region, where fear has been replaced by hope. The people are embracing democracy with open arms,” stated Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, highlighting the active participation of citizens in the electoral process.
Noteworthy enthusiasm was evident in Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, and Kulgam, where voter turnout reached impressive levels: over 80%, 71%, 70%, and 62% respectively. These remarkable figures not only surpass previous records but also signify a new chapter in the region’s democratic history.
In a passionate appeal, Prime Minister Modi urged all citizens to break previous voting records in the upcoming election phase scheduled for September 25th, emphasizing the collective responsibility of building a ‘Naya Kashmir.’
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inspired resurgence of democratic aspiration which had gone dormant. What we witness today is the true mainstreaming of democracy in Jammu & Kashmir,” added Singh.
During his visit, PM Modi was presented with a traditional pheran by Irshad Hussain Naikoo, a farmer from Anantnag. Unable to take the PM's measurements directly, Irshad used his own father's measurements to ensure the pheran fit perfectly.
𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗠 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶 - 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿!
— Modi Story (@themodistory) September 19, 2024
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PM Modi donned a traditional Pheran, gifted to him by a Kashmir farmer
“These gestures only illustrate the deep bond and respect the people of Jammu and Kashmir have for Modi ji, who they regard as a father figure. Today, there is a renewed spirit of optimism, and the narrative in Jammu and Kashmir is changing,” remarked BJP's national media chief Anil Baluni.
PM Modi was warmly welcomed during his visit, with locals embracing him with open arms. A social media trend, ‘#Khushamdeed PM’ emerged, showing the deep affection and acceptance he enjoys there.
As a daughter of Kashmir, I proudly Welcome our PM @narendramodi with open hearts and the warmth of our hospitality.
— Syed Tabinda Qadri (@TabindaQadri) September 19, 2024
The positive changes in healthcare, education, and infrastructure are bringing hope and a brighter future to the Valley. ❤️ #Kashmir #WelcomePMModi #Khushamdeed pic.twitter.com/a5L0iTkTQH
A viral tweet from a Kashmiri woman celebrating positive changes
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir are reclaiming their space, and we are witnessing the emergence of a Naya Kashmir,” Baluni further added.
FLASH: PM Modi in Srinagar: Ghulam Rasool Gooru from Eidgah, Srinagar, stated, "The events of the past 35 years in Jammu and Kashmir were unfortunate, but the transformation that has taken place over the last 10 years is beyond what anyone could have ever imagined."
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) September 19, 2024
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FLASH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Srinagar today to rally support for his party’s candidates. Gazala, a resident of South Kashmir, expressed her anticipation, saying, "Whenever PM Modi visits Kashmir, he shares something meaningful. We are… pic.twitter.com/GaWLA53pQV
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) September 19, 2024
FLASH: PM Modi in Srinagar: Nazir Ahmad Raina from North Kashmir says, "One of the most significant changes under Prime Minister Modi's leadership is the absence of fake encounters in Kashmir."
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) September 19, 2024
Reports @MakhdoomiEmaad #PM #PMModi #Modiinkashmir #BJPrallyinkashmir… pic.twitter.com/gPJHoewFGJ
