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Modi in J&K to woo voters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two rallies in the Jammu region today ahead of the final phase of elections in the state Saturday.
Jammu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two rallies in the Jammu region today ahead of the final phase of elections in the state Saturday. Modi's first rally was held at Mandi in Billawar constituency and the second at M.A. Stadium in Jammu City," a party source said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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.
Modi qouted that "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," 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.
Modi said, India is country where a poor tea seller became a Prime Minister and is an example in the world.
He said the heriditairy rule in J&k has ruined the state and its future. He amphasized on Son Father and Daughter Father rule who have not ever listened to the youths of state.
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.
Heavy security was deployed around Jammu city for Prime Minister's rally", a senior police officer said.
The area around the venue of the rally at M A M Stadium was been sealed and no traffic was been allowed in the area. All the entry and exit points in the city were sealed.
"Traffic on the highway, which passes through Jammu city was diverted through Sidhra bypass", he said.
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.
All Political Parties have started their campaigning in the Jammu region. The legislative assembly of Jammu and Kashmir comprises 87 members.
By Beigh Irshad
