Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 06, 2024, 08:23 AM
J&K Election 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is arriving on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Friday, where he will launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election campaign and release the party's manifesto. The visit is of special importance for the BJP as the party is facing several challenges just ahead of the assembly elections, including dissent within the party and resentment over ticket distribution.Amit Shah's visit and start of campaignAs part of the preparations for Shah's visit, a senior party leader has informed that he will reach Jammu from Delhi on Friday afternoon. On the first day of the tour at 4 pm, Shah will release the party's manifesto. After this, he will hold a meeting with party leaders and meet a delegation of party workers. On Saturday, Shah will address a big rally in Jammu, where he will officially launch the BJP's election campaign.Dissent within BJP and election preparationsThe visit is also important for the BJP as the party is facing widespread dissatisfaction over the issue of ticket distribution. Several leaders and workers have quit the party or protested over not getting tickets. Last week, the party tried to handle the situation by sending several top leaders, including Union ministers, to Jammu. Jammu district, with eleven assembly constituencies, is particularly important for the BJP as the party had won nine of these seats in the 2014 elections, taking its total tally to 25.Tight security arrangementsAhead of Amit Shah's visit, tight security arrangements have been made in and around Jammu. Special security measures have been put in place for Shah's rally, as well as cleanliness drives and necessary protocols have been implemented in the area. Authorities have confirmed security arrangements for Shah's rally at Palora Top to ensure that Shah's visit passes off smoothly and safely.BJP's election messageAmit Shah's visit is an important opportunity for the BJP, not only to fine-tune the election strategy but also to reassure the public about the party's commitments and development plans. It is expected that through Shah's address and the party's manifesto, the BJP will be able to give a clear message to the people of Jammu and Kashmir about its development plans and future direction.This visit is an important part of the BJP's election efforts, which will help in clarifying the party's preparations and strategic approach for the upcoming assembly elections.