Election results endorsement of BJP’s policies: Tarun Chugh

Srinagar, Oct 31: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has described the recent election results as an endorsement of the BJP’s policies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

According to Chugh, the BJP received high voter confidence, as was evident by the increased vote percentage and support base, reports KNS. He stated, “The heavy polling in Jammu and Kashmir is our first victory. It’s a testament to the Prime Minister’s narrative and vision for the region,” he said. “We had no alliance with anyone. We fought the elections alone. We got 29 seats this time from earlier 11 seats. This is the actual referendum for our policies viz viz J&K,” Chugh stated, referencing the BJP’s campaign without traditional alliances, which he said resonated with voters.

He also expressed a willingness to work alongside the newly elected representatives, even those from rival parties, to continue development efforts.

However, he firmly stated that the BJP remains opposed to Article 370 and intends to uphold the changes it brought to Jammu and Kashmir’s political landscape.

Chugh emphasised that the BJP received substantial support in the polls, surpassing the National Conference in vote percentage and popularity. He attributed this to the BJP’s long-standing opposition to what he called the “three families” – Abdullah, Mufti, and Gandhi families.

He further claimed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected any external influence from Pakistan. “Those who once sang praises of Pakistan have understood that the people of J&K don’t listen to Pakistan anymore,” he said. According to Chugh, this shift signifies a growing alignment with the Indian political narrative and a rejection of divisive rhetoric.

He highlighted the BJP’s commitment to the abrogation of Article 370, an article that previously granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. “We have been committed to breaking Article 370 for the last seven decades,” he stated. Chugh described the removal of Article 370 as a historic moment, emphasizing that “370 has become history,” signaling an end to what he described as preferential policies that previously defined the J&K’s governance.