New Delhi, Aug 16 (FN Agency) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday welcomed the announcement of assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir and said that this will strengthen the roots of democracy, opening the door to a new period of development for the region. Shah also appealed to the people of the Union Territory to actively participate in the poll and vote in large numbers to form a government that will work for peace and development.
On his social media handle X, Shah said, “I welcome the announcement of the assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir made by the Election Commission of India today”. “In the last 10 years, the Modi Govt through a series of relentless initiatives, has created a new era of peace, development and strengthening democracy in J&K. The assembly election will further strengthen the roots of democracy, opening the door to a new period of development for the region,” Shah said. “I appeal to the people of J&K to actively participate in the election and vote in large numbers to form a government that will sustain peace and development and ensure a brighter future for the youth,” he added. It may be mentioned that the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Assembly election in Jammu Kashmir today. The voting will take place in Jammu and Kashmir in three phases on September 18, 25 and 1st October. The counting will take place on 4th October.