In a fiery address at a public rally in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress and its INDIA alliance, accusing them of engaging in a ‘conspiracy’ against Jammu and Kashmir. Modi alleged that the alliance, after assuming power in the state, swiftly began plotting against Kashmir’s interests. He specifically pointed to a resolution passed in the J&K Legislative Assembly aimed at restoring Article 370, a controversial provision that granted special status to the region.
Modi characterized this resolution as part of a larger, insidious plan, implying that the Congress and its allies are working to undermine the integrity of Jammu and Kashmir. He did not provide specific details about the alleged ‘conspiracy’ but his statement is likely to further escalate the political tensions between the ruling BJP and the opposition alliance.
The issue of Article 370 has been a deeply divisive one in Indian politics. The BJP government revoked the provision in 2019, a move that was widely celebrated by the party but criticized by the opposition as an attempt to suppress the rights of Kashmiri people. The Congress and its allies have repeatedly condemned the abrogation of Article 370 and have vowed to restore it if they come to power.
This latest statement by Modi is likely to further fuel the political firestorm surrounding the issue of Article 370 and the future of Jammu and Kashmir. It remains to be seen how the Congress and its allies will respond to these accusations.