In the assembly elections of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP is focusing more on Jammu region. It is considered to be the stronghold of BJP. BJP does not have much presence in the valley, so instead of fielding its candidates on all the seats there, the party can give undeclared support to independent and local candidates on some seats.
Bets were also played for the politics of polarization
BJP has made many announcements in its manifesto to woo the people of the state. The party has also played a bet on putting Jammu at the forefront and on the politics of polarization. Senior party leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah started the election campaign on Saturday with a huge workers’ conference. In this conference, Shah stressed that the voters of Jammu will decide the next government of Jammu and Kashmir.
Looking at the changes that have taken place in the valley in the last 10 years and the announcements made by the BJP for women, the Congress and National Conference alliance may also face problems. The PDP is contesting the elections separately. Apart from this, many influential leaders at the local level are contesting the elections as independents or with their small parties.
This time the election of Jammu and Kashmir is very difficult
BJP strategists believe that the election in Jammu Kashmir is very difficult this time, because the opposition camp is busy provoking the people of Jammu Kashmir instead of worrying about them.
Emphasis on getting the public on your side
BJP is hopeful that the kind of enthusiasm shown by the people of the state in the Lok Sabha elections will be seen in this assembly election as well. BJP has been very cautious in distributing tickets, although there has been opposition at many places. Now the entire focus is to bring the public to its side. The party is completely engaged in pulling the Gujjar Bakarwal and Dalit community to its side.
