SRINAGAR: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday dismissed Congress’s claim regarding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir as a “fake narrative.” Singh emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already assured that statehood will be restored following the elections.
“The Congress manifesto carries no credibility and people will not take it seriously. They have started demanding statehood, which is a fake narrative because the PM has already said that statehood would be restored after the elections. The Congress and the National Conference think they will create a false narrative that the statehood is restored because of their pressure. But that is not going to work,” Singh said.
Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to be held in three phases: the first phase on September 18, the second on September 25, and the third on November 1. Votes will be counted on October 8. (Agencies)
