JAMMU: Union home minister Amit Shah accused National Conference (NC), Congress, and PDP of holding democracy hostage and spreading terrorism in J&K. Speaking at an election rally in Mendhar near the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu division Saturday,

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated BJP's electoral promises for Jammu and Kashmir, including an annual grant of Rs 18,000 for the senior-most woman in households.

Amit Shah criticized NC, Congress, and PDP for fostering fear in Jammu & Kashmir while praising local bravery during wars and insurgency. He condemned promises to restore Article 370 and highlighted increased youth participation under Modi's leadership.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that there is peace along the Jammu and Kashmir borders as Pakistan fears Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing an election rally in Poonch, he praised the BJP-led Centre for reducing terrorism and promised more bunkers for border safety.

Mr. Shah addressed poll rallies in five Assembly constituencies closer to the LoC in the Pir Panjal range in Jammu division. “Pakistan was scared of PM Modi. It’s because of him no ceasefire violation is reported on Jammu borders.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Gandhi, Mufti, and Abdullah families of keeping Jammu and Kashmir in a state of terror for 35 years. He asserted that terrorism cannot return under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.