Prime minister and leader of the ruling BJP makes an election promise which could cause widespread unrest in the Muslim-majority state of Kashmir
India’s prime minister makes an election promise which could cause widespread unrest in the Muslim-majority state of KashmirIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks after releasing India’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto for the April/May general election, in New Delhi, India, on April 8 2019. Picture: REUTERS/ADNAN ABIDI
Modi’s BJP has consistently advocated ending Kashmir’s special constitutional status, which prevents outsiders from buying property in the state, arguing that such laws have hindered its integration with the rest of the country. Voting in the general election begins on Thursday but, with around 900-million people eligible to vote, the polls will be held around the country over coming weeks, and the votes will be counted on May 23.
The main opposition Congress Party led by Rahul Gandhi is seeking alliances with regional parties to thwart Modi, accusing the BJP of undermining India’s secular foundations.The manifesto also seeks to counter voter discontent over a lack of jobs and low farm incomes, which have resulted in protests across the country.
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