SRINAGAR: Hundreds of people have gathered outside the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar where the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally during his visit to the Kashmir, his first since the abrogation of article 370. Strict security arrangements have been put in place ahead of the visit at Bakshi Stadium, the venue of the rally. Welcoming their leader, BJP workers draped in party flags were seen chanting ‘Baar Baar Modi Sarkar’. People expecting PM Modi to announce a development package for the valley, were seen heading to the venue early in the morning. During his address, PM Modi is expected to announce a slew of projects related to tourism and agriculture. BJP President Jammu & Kashmir Ravinder Raina said “There is a great deal of enthusiasm here in Kashmir to recieved the PM, this will be a historic rally and the world will see the love that people of Kashmir has for the PM. The PM has done a lot of development in Kashmir and the people appreciate it. We are expecting at least 2 lakh people at this rally. PM is speaking about Sabka Saath and Sabka Vishwas and today we see complete peace in Kashmir.” However, the opposition parties claim that the Prime Minister is yet to fulfill his promises to the people.
