Ram Madhav, the BJP’s election in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, asserted today that the party aims to form the government on its own following the upcoming Assembly elections. Madhav, who was campaigning for the BJP’s candidates in Pulwama, South Kashmir, stated that the party would only consider alliances with like-minded individuals if necessary.
During his visit to Pulwama, where the BJP is contesting two of the four Assembly constituencies—Rajpora and Pampore—Madhav introduced the party’s candidates: Arshid Ahmad Bhat for Rajpora and Showkat Ahmad Gayoor for Pampore. Addressing the media, he emphasized the BJP’s commitment to making Jammu and Kashmir terrorism-free and eradicating family-based politics.
“If the BJP falls short of a majority, only those who align with our agenda of making the Valley terrorism-free, promoting development, and enhancing tourism will be part of the Government,” Madhav declared. He reaffirmed the party’s intention to prioritize its core objectives and maintain a clear focus on its development agenda.
Madhav also took aim at the Congress Party, accusing it of aligning with the National Conference (NC) and advocating for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A, as well as the release of prisoners. “Congress has no presence here and is not releasing its manifesto because they are adopting the NC’s agenda,” he alleged.
In his speech, Madhav criticized the three dominant political families—the PDP, NC, and Congress—for their long-standing control over the region, which he claimed has fueled fundamentalism and radicalism. He urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to stay vigilant against these influences.
Highlighting a shift in public sentiment, Madhav pointed to the support received by BJP candidate Javeed Qadri in Shopian as evidence of the party’s growing acceptance in the Valley. “There was a time when people said the BJP would not be accepted here, but today the situation is different,” he remarked, expressing confidence in the party’s prospects in the forthcoming elections.
