Jammu : Union Minister G. Krishna Reddy, the Election Incharge for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, said on Monday that the elections in the Union Territory will be held in September.

Speaking at the ‘Ekatma Mahotsav’ rally organized by the BJP at Bana Singh Stadium in RS Pura, Reddy expressed confidence in the BJP’s chances of securing a majority. The rally marked the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, which was repealed by Parliament on August 5, 2019.

Reddy urged voters to support the BJP to maintain the pace of development and to combat terrorism. He noted a reduction in ISI activities in Jammu and Kashmir since the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi-led government and warned neighboring countries against supporting terrorism, stating that such actions would have serious consequences.

The rally was attended by senior BJP leaders, including National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina, and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta.

Reddy highlighted the positive changes in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370, including the empowerment of women and other marginalized groups and the reduction of terrorism and separatist activities. He warned that a return to power by parties like the National Conference (NC) or Congress could lead to a resurgence of these issues.

“The BJP is the only party capable of ensuring peace and preventing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism from targeting Indian citizens,” Reddy stated.

He described the abrogation of Article 370 as a “proud moment” for the country and the people of Jammu and Kashmir, noting that it had granted rights to women and other deprived sections of society and ended activities like terrorism, stone-pelting, and the hoisting of Pakistani flags.

Reddy urged people not to vote for the Congress and the NC, suggesting that their return to power could lead to a revival of terrorism and separatism.