Our party has no role in arrest of AAP Ministers: RP Singh
Avtar Bhat
JAMMU, Sept 2: Unfolding party’s policy on Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh today said BJP’s mission is to form the Government on its own in the UT to rid the people of dynastic parties misrule.
Talking to reporters here today along with BJP national spokesperson, R P Singh and BJP media incharge, Dr Pardeep Mahotra, Dr Jitendrra Singh said his party is working on a mission mode to form the Government in J&K.
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Dr Jitendra Singh said the double engine Government both at Centre and in J&K will take the UT forward and ensure that the UT plays a major role in the fast developing India to make it a developed country envisioned by PM Modi by 2047.
Besides, India will soon be third largest economy of the world and J&K will also play a great role in it, Dr Jitendra Singh added.
He said that the Assembly elections are being held in J&K after a gap of 10 years after the abrogation of 370 the term of Assembly will now be five years instead of six years.
The Union Minister, while turning tables on NC and Congress, accused them of using 370 for their own political ends and benefits. After annulling of 370, about 2.5 crore tourists visited J&K, he added.
He said the political parties demanding restoration of Article 370 earlier could not come out of their houses and now they are enjoying Ice Cream in Lal Chowk, Srinagar even during night hours.
Dr Jitendra Singh said the BJP Government led by Narendra Modi restored peace in J&K and the youth of the UT now want to be part of nation’s development journey started by Modi.
He regretted that the 73rd and 74th amendments brought by Congress were implemented everywhere in the country except J&K and it was the Narendra Modi Government which implemented it in the erstwhile State and for the first time the basic institutes of democracy were strengthened after holding Panchayat, BDC and DDC elections which was not done in Congress and NC rule,
Dr. Jitendra Singh laid out the ambitious Vision J&K @2047, and said “Double Engine Government will drive Vision J&K @2047” describing it as an integral part of Vision India @2047 envisaged by PM Narendra Modi.
Dr. Jitendra Singh termed this electoral event as a “seminal step in the history of India,” attributing the progress to the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
Since PM Modi’s tenure began on May 26, 2014, Dr. Jitendra Singh recalled that several revolutionary steps have been taken at the national level, which have had a significant positive impact at the regional level as well. He emphasized that PM Modi has effectively “unshackled India from age-old restrictions.”
Dr. Jitendra Singh outlined how Vision 2047 would impact both globally and domestically, stressing that while we view 2047 through the prism of 2024, many current concepts will become obsolete. He drew a parallel with the advent of television in the 1950s, which transformed US presidential politics in 1960 and compared this to India’s current standing among the world’s leading nations, a status he attributed to PM Modi’s leadership.
Dr. Jitendra Singh asserted that the “Double Engine Government” at both the Centre and in J&K will be a boon, focusing on three key areas of transformation: a) Democratisation of Democratic Institutions: Revamping and expanding democratic processes, b), Governance Through Self-Governance: Enhancing local self-governance and administrative efficiency. c) Development by Exploring Unexplored Sectors: Unlocking new development opportunities, such as the innovative Agri-Startup through Aroma Mission, which has created employment and entrepreneurial avenues for thousands of youths in the region.
He recalled past inefficiencies in local governance and electoral processes, such as the election of representatives with minimal vote share. Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted his opposition to this practice in Parliament and proposed to establish a minimum threshold for electoral representation.
Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that in the past five years, historic changes have led to blooming democratic aspirations and a stable, peaceful J&K. He pointed out that overall voter turnout in recent Lok Sabha elections was nearly 60%, almost matching the national average. He underscored the importance of J&K’s integration into the mainstream.
The Minister lauded the CPGRAMS model for grievance redressal, which ensures a nearly 97-98 percent disposal rate. He also mentioned technological advancements, such as drone mapping for farmers, which are empowering local communities.
Dr. Jitendra Singh recalled PM Modi’s announcement from the Red Fort about eliminating the interview process to ensure equal opportunity, a reform that was only implemented in J&K after Governor’s rule. He also highlighted the shift to self-attestation, reducing bureaucratic hurdles for ease of governance.
Addressing the potential for development, Dr. Jitendra Singh noted that despite J&K’s wealth of natural resources, development was stymied by unexplored sectors. He cited the Shahpur-Kandi Project, which had been stalled for years but is now on track due to special efforts and PM Modi’s priority. He also predicted that Kishtwar will emerge as a power hub for North India, addressing previous neglect of projects like Rattle.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised India’s remarkable achievements under PM Modi’s leadership, including rising to the 3rd leading startup destination globally, a significant increase in the number of StartUps, and improved rankings in the Global Innovation Index. He highlighted India’s transition from being among the fragile five economies in 2005 to now being in the top five, with expectations to rise further.
In response to a question on arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister in Delhi and party (AAP) blaming BJP for political vendetta, R P Singh, BJP national spokesman said that Minister was involved in leasing out Waqf land and in corruption cases. He said the ex Deputy CM of Delhi Manish Sisodia was also involved in corruption case and he was arrested for corrupt practices.
He said the BJP has no role to play in it as investigation agencies are working independently and the charges levelled by AAP leaders are totally baseless.
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