Statehood, Assembly elections among demands made at PM Modi's meet with J-K leaders

PM Modi on Thursday held an important meeting with the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, it is the first such meet since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 23:55

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an important meeting with the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, it is the first such meet since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. Among other prominent leaders, the meeting will be attended by four former chief ministers of the erstwhile state, namely Farooq Abdullah, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. As per sources, key issues like delimitation and assembly elections are likely to be discussed that may pave the way for the political processes in Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi convened a meeting of senior leaders, including all party general secretaries to chalk out a strategy to plan protests against the government on issues such as the hike in petrol and diesel prices. In the meeting, which will be held virtually, party leaders will also discuss the current Covid and political situations.

As per sources, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Surat district court today to register his final statement in the court in relation to the case on his statement, "All Modis are thieves". Gandhi gave this statement in the rally of 2019 Lok Sabha elections. BJP MLA from Surat had filed a case against Rahul Gandhi. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with participants of Toycathon-2021 today via video conferencing. Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal will also be present on the occasion. On June 22, Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Sanjay Dhotre had virtually inaugurated the Toycathon 2021 grand finale. 

Twitter India Managing Director Manish Maheshwari has to appear before the Ghaziabad Police today pertaining to questioning over tweets on the assault of an elderly Muslim man in Ghaziabad. 

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Here are some top developments from PM Modi's meeting with J&K leaders:
 
PM expressed happiness on the commitment to Constitution & Democracy espoused by all participants.

PM said that even one death in J&K is painful and it is our collective duty to protect our younger generation. 

PM stressed that we need to give opportunities to our youth of J&K and they will give back lots to our country. 

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Top developments from PM Modi's meeting with J&K leaders:

PM patiently heard out suggestions and inputs from all participants. He expressed happiness that all participants shared their frank and honest views. It was an open discussion which revolved around building a better future for Kashmir.

The main focus of the meeting was to strengthen the democratic process.

PM said that we are fully committed to the democratic process in J&K. He stressed that the holding assembly elections just like the successful conduct of DDC elections is a priority.

It was discussed that elections can happen soon after delimitation and by and large most participants expressed willingness for it.

PM emphasised the need to strengthen democracy at the grassroots & work together with the people of J&K to ensure their upliftment.

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The meeting at Prime Minister's official residence has come to an end. 

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