J&K under central control for a brief period: PM

August 08, 2019 20:33

Prime Minister Modi's address to the nation continues:

"The decision to keep Jammu and Kashmir directly under central administration for a brief period was a well thought over decision.

"Since Governor rule was implemented in J&K, state admin has been directly in touch with Centre due to which the effects of good governance can be seen on ground.

"There was never any discussion as to how Article 370 was adversely affecting the people of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. And it is surprising, no one was able to really tell how did the article benefit the people," he said.

The PM assured the people Jammu and Kashmir that they will elect their local representatives in the same way as they did before.

"They way free and fair panchayat elections were held, similarly assembly elections will also be held. I also urge the Governor to appoint Block Development Council, which is pending for two-three decades," the PM said.

"I assure the people of Jammu and Kashmir that they will get to vote in a free and fair assembly election very soon," he said.

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