“Congress should clarify its position on the repeal of Articles 370 and 35A. Rahul Gandhi has also not clarified what is the position of his party. He doesn't talk about Article 370. Why don't you clarify his position on the issue? They (Congress) should clarify the abrogation of J&K's special status,” BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh told mediapersons in Jammu.

He also credited the BJP for bringing "peace" to J&K, saying that it was the hard work and determined commitment of the BJP that made it possible for Rahul Gandhi to eat ice cream and local cuisine by visiting public places in Srinagar. .

“Those who have not even visited Jammu and Kashmir in the past due to the situation here, like Rahul Gandhi, now come to Kashmir with his sister, talk about snow and sometimes eat ice cream at Lal Chowk. This is the same Lal Chowk where stones used to be thrown, where the Pakistani flag used to be hoisted. Today, Rahul Gandhi is eating ice cream in that same Lal Chowk,” Tarun Chugh told the media.

He was commenting on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress highlighting his visit to a famous hotel in Srinagar where he ate Kashmiri 'Wazwan' and also an ice cream at an ice cream parlor in the city centre, Lal Chowk.

He alleged that the Congress government supported the terrorists and had a photo session with terrorists, saying that the nation also wants to know the relationship between the INC and the terrorists.

He added that the BJP is working with full strength in J&K and is moving forward on the path of development and progress due to the hard work and commitment of the BJP.

“If there is an understanding between Rahul Gandhi and Farooq Abdullah's party, it is not surprising. These parties had previously come together to participate in the elections,” he said.

He added that Rahul Gandhi should clarify his stand on Articles 370 and 35A. "What was Rahul Gandhi's stand last time and what is his relationship with the terrorists?" Chugh questioned.

On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and K.C. Venugopal arrived on a two-day visit to J&K.

They also met National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah to finalize the seat sharing agreement between the NC and the Congress for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Three senior Congress leaders will also visit J&K's Jammu division.