Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to hold election rallies in Srinagar and Katra on Thursday, ahead of the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on September 25.
The first rally will take place at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar around noon, followed by another at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex in Katra at 3:00 p.m.
This marks the Prime Minister’s first rally in the Kashmir Valley during the ongoing elections. Previously, Modi addressed a public meeting in Doda, Jammu, on September 14.
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh described Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir as a pivotal moment. Speaking to reporters at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, Chugh said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have always shown great affection for the Prime Minister. His visit on Thursday will be a significant event for the region.”
Security preparations have been carefully coordinated by the J&K Police, working closely with the Special Protection Group (SPG), which oversees the Prime Minister’s safety. The SPG arrived in Srinagar days in advance to collaborate with local authorities on security arrangements.
Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, located in the Ram Munshibagh area of Srinagar, is expected to host a large gathering of supporters. Police have planned traffic diversions and regulated access for attendees to ensure the rally proceeds without incident.
“The security protocol for the Prime Minister’s visit is being followed down to the last detail,” said a police official.
Sharpshooters will be stationed on high-rise buildings around the venue, and security will be enhanced through both electronic and human surveillance.
The Prime Minister’s rallies come shortly after the conclusion of the first phase of the three-phase Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
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