05/08/2025
August 5 – A Historic Decision and the Road Ahead for Holistic Development of JK : Sheikh Mohmmad Iqbal
Senior BJP Leader and Incharge District President of BJYM Sheikh Mohmmad Iqbal praises Modi Led Central Govt for Taking Historic Decision on August 5, 2019, which stands as a defining moment in the constitutional and emotional integration of Jammu & Kashmir with the rest of the nation. The abrogation of Article 370 was not merely a legislative move, it was a courageous step towards restoring dignity, equality, and opportunity to every citizen in the region.
For far too long, the people of Jammu & Kashmir lived under the shadows of conflict, inequality, and limited development due to a constitutional arrangement that bred alienation and hindered progress. But today, we see a transformed Jammu & Kashmir where peace prevails, development is visible, and the dreams of our youth are being nurtured by education, skill-building, and entrepreneurship; He Added.
The fears of mothers have been replaced with hope. Incidents of stone pelting have drastically decreased, tourism has revived, and investments are steadily flowing in. For the first time, central welfare schemes are reaching every household, be it housing, health insurance, or education. Our women, backward communities, and marginalized groups are now enjoying rights that were long denied to them; He Further Added.
While Appreciating Modi Govt He Added that This transformation is not accidental it is the result of visionary leadership and the commitment of the Modi government to the holistic development of every corner of the Union Territory. As a proud representative of the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, I see firsthand how our young people are seizing new opportunities, in sports, startups, academics, and public service.
But our work is far from done. We must further strengthen grassroots democratic institutions through empowered Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies. We must enhance connectivity in far-flung districts, promote eco-tourism, and ensure that every section of society becomes a stakeholder in peace-building; He Added.
August 5 will always be remembered as the day Jammu & Kashmir embarked on a new journey, not of secession or difference, but of unity, dignity, and determined progress. As we move forward, we reaffirm our resolve to build a J&K that contributes to and thrives in the new India, secure, prosperous, and inclusive for all. He Added.