Will ensure restoration of statehood in J&K, says Priyanka Gandhi

BISHNAH: Congress star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi Saturday slammed the BJP for making Jammu and Kashmir a ‘pawn’ in its political chess. Addressing a gathering in Jammu she promised to restore the age-old practice of Darbar Move and work hard to get back statehood to the union territory.

Starting her speech with 'Jai Mata Di', the AICC general secretary said PM Narendra Modi makes tall claims about the development of Jammu and Kashmir, but the fact remains that what was snatched away from its people cannot be compensated.

The Congress leader said installation of smart meters will be put to an end if the party is voted to power and people’s pending bills will be waived. She also promised to resume the rehabilitation process for Kashmir Pandits started during Dr Manmohan Singh’s tenure.

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are being held after a decade. Voting for 24 seats was held in the first phase on September 18. The next phase of polling for 26 seats was held on Sept 25. The third phase will be held on Oct 1. The results would be declared on October 8.

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