PM Modi will held a mega rally on sept 19 in Srinagar
The BJP is one that has never won a seat before, contesting only 19 of Kashmir's 47 seats, less than a third of the last assembly elections.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) star campaigner Prime Minister Narendra Modi to campaign in Kashmir on September 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Srinagar ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir elections.
Sharing the details, party co-convener and media in-charge Sajid Yusuf Shah said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar on September 19 to address a mega BJP rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar ahead of the Assembly elections. . Around 20,000 to 30,000 party workers are expected to participate in the public meeting.
The BJP, which has never before won a seat in the Valley, is contesting only 19 of Kashmir's 47 seats, less than one-third of the number in the last assembly elections.
Yusuf said that senior leader Mohammad Anwar Khan has been nominated as the in-charge of the Prime Minister's Public Meeting. He said the prime minister has a significant following in Kashmir, adding, "People know that PM Modi is the one who has brought peace and development to the region and his presence will bring votes for the party even in Kashmir."
The BJP has done significant work to build a base in Kashmir over the past decade and comes into the election with a new strategy of focusing on fewer, more winnable seats and keeping many seats vacant for "friendly" allies, including independents.
After the abrogation of Article 370, three BJP candidates won the DDC elections - one each from Srinagar, Pulwama and Kupwara districts - giving the party hope of improving its fortunes.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have already addressed rallies in Jammu and the former may also address a rally in Kashmir in the coming days, according to BJP leaders.
