Billawar (J&K): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused both NC and PDP of practicing dynastic politics in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing an election rally in Billawar of Jammu region, Modi said that corruption is in the DNA of both these parties.
"Recently, I visited Srinagar. People complained to me about Jammu region.They said that the government constructs roads and releases funds for Jammu region only. I was stunned to hear them. This is because corruption is in their DNA. They are living for their family only... whether they are in government or outside, they work for their family only," said Modi.
Modi underlined the vast scope of tourism in the state and accused the ruling parties of spoiled the tourism environment in Srinagar in last 30 years.
"There is a vast scope of tourism in Jammu region. Only Dal Lake is known to the world... Is Dal Lake the only place in Jammu and Kashmir? Some people have spoiled the tourism environment in Srinagar. For last 30 years, the region has seen downfall in tourism," said Modi.
Reminding the audience that the world has started taking India seriously after the formation of a full majority government at the centre, Modi exhorted the people of the state to give a clear majority to BJP in assembly elections.
"Today the world is looking towards India... Whether it is Japan, Russia or America, everyone is chanting the word – India. I appeal you all to vote for a majority government. People have done their job in four phases. The remaining work should also be done and it is your duty to bring it to conclusion," added Modi.
Here we are giving you live updates of Modi's rally:
2:33pm- Modi concludes his speech with chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
2:28pm-Modi: Today the world is looking towards India... Whether it is Japan, Russia or America, everyone is chanting the word – India. I appeal you all to vote for a majority government. People have done their job in four phases. The remaining work should also be done and it is your duty to bring it to conclusion.
2:23pm-Modi: This is for sure that Congress will be defeated this time but this will not be enough. Make them bite the dust. They never formed a powerful government and they never will in Kashmir. They have fooled the people of Jammu region.
2:19pm-Modi: Congress plays opportunistic politics. Congress doesn't allow anyone to form a strong government. Congress fooled the people of Jammu region. If people of Jammu region can understand the dirty politics of Congress, Jammu and Kashmir can do well. Jammu and Kashmir needs a strong government. The 22 seats in Jammu has potential to lead the state. It can change the arithmetic. These 22 seats are game changer.
2:15pm-Modi: Recently, I visited Srinagar. People complained to me about Jammu region.. they said that the government constructs road in Jammu and releases funds for Jammu region only. I was stunned to hear them. This is because corruption is in their DNA. They are living for their family only... whether they are in government or outside, they work for their family only.
2:13pm-Modi:Tourism provides employment to every class of people. We have started Visa on arrival facility. Courage is required to take such decisions. If BJP forms government here, we will do branding of Jammu and Kashmir tourism.
2:11pm-Modi:There is a vast scope of tourism in Jammu region. Only Dal Lake is known to the world... Is Dal Lake the only place in Jammu and Kashmir? Some people have spoiled the tourism environment in Srinagar. For last 30 years, the region has seen downfall in tourism.
2:09pm-Modi: I am here to urge you to vote in maximum number this time. Rise above cast and creed and vote for development. Rise above cast and creed and vote for development.Youth here want job... When it comes to marriage, I can understand that people talk about religion or caste. But what is the importance of talking about religion and cast when it comes to job?
2:07pm-Modi: Jammu and Kashmir has the potential to provide employment to its people. Jammu and Kashmir can provide power to rest of the country. Have you ever demanded bungalow, vehicle, gold, silver, jewelleries from government? You have demanded road, water in your field, electric, drinking water, education... have you got these basic amenities?? This is your right and your should get these facilities.
2:03pm-Modi: Teach father-daughter a lesson in these elections. There is a phrase - ‘pahad ki jawani aur pahad ka paani' is not utilised by mountains. But I want to change this... I want to utlize this water to generate electricity
2:01pm-Modi: I thankyou all for coming out in a huge number to exercise your franchise. The entire world is looking at the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Jharkand is also witnessing polling but the world leaders are stunned to see huge turnout in Jammu and Kashmir.
1:58pm-Modi: For the first time people of Jammu and Kashmir have got a new alternative. People are tired of corruption.BJP believes in democracy. A tea seller is Prime Minister, this is the power of democracy.If you want bright future of your son and daughter, you will have to get rid of dynastic politics.
1:55pm- Modi begins his speech.
In the fifth and final phase of polls, 20 Assembly constituencies in the three districts of Jammu, Kathua and Rajouri will go to polls. The constituencies are: Bani, Basohli, Kathua, Billawar, Hiranagar (SC), Nagrota, Gandhinagar, Jammu East, Jammu West, Bishnah, RS Pura (SC), Suehetgarh, Marh, Raipur Domana (SC), Akhnoor, Chhamb (SC), Nowshara, Darhal, Rajouri and Kalakote.
The first four phase of five-phased polling on November 25, December 2, December 9 and December 14 had seen an unprecedented voter turnout. In the first phase, 71 per cent electorate had exercised their franchise across 15 constituencies spread in seven districts whereas in the second phase, 71 per cent voter turnout was registered in 18 assembly seats. A 58 per cent turnout was recorded in the third phase that involved 16 seats, all in the Valley. The fourth phase of polling ended peacefully on Sunday recording a turnout of 49 per cent, the lowest compared to the earlier three phases.
The results will be declared on December 23.
The legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir comprises 87 members.
