BJP highlights security and development shifts in Jammu and Kashmir

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir has passed a resolution highlighting significant changes in the Union Territory following the 2019 abrogation of Article 370. During a press conference in Jammu, party leaders stated that terror incidents have declined by 83 percent and organized stone-pelting has been eliminated. They further claimed that local youth recruitment into terrorism has dropped by 96 percent.

The resolution emphasizes improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, and security. Key developments cited include the establishment of institutions such as IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu, and AIIMS Vijaypur, alongside the construction of several tunnels and over 20,000 kilometers of roads. The party also highlighted the importance of equitable development across all 20 districts and transparent recruitment processes.

Regarding security and immigration, BJP officials reported the identification of 7,656 Rohingya and 504 Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in the region. They noted that 150 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported and 117 cases have been registered against networks involved in providing fraudulent documentation.