Jammu, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said there was no discrimination against the Muslim community in the country under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, which focused on "service, good governance and the welfare of the poor" after coming to power in 2014. Concentrated. ,

The Information and Broadcasting Minister accused Congress of dividing people in the name of 'creed, caste and religion' and said that BJP believes that I will unite the country and take it forward.

“Before 2014, Muslims were being told that if Modi came to power, you would be eliminated… Have you seen the Modi-led government discriminating against anyone on the basis of religion? Addressing an election rally in Kishtwar district, Thakur said, when it comes to availing central government schemes and facilities like free ration and free treatment, has anyone asked you whether you are a Muslim, Hindu or Sikh? .Kishtwar is part of the Udhampur parliamentary constituency, where voting will be held on April 19 to decide the fate of BJP candidate and Union Minister Jitendra Singh and 11 others, including his main rival and India Blow candidate Chaudhary Lal Singh.

Thakur, who arrived here, said, "The Modi government is working with the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas' and is dedicated to the service, good governance and welfare of the people, which will be further strengthened in the next five years." ."For the third time to garner support for BJP candidates.

"The Modi government ensured justice for all, including those who were deprived of their rights in Jammu and Kashmir under the cover of Article 370," he said. Launching a sharp attack on the Congress, the BJP leader said that its leader Rahul Gandhi and his Sister Priyanka Gandhi is claiming that if Modi returns to power for the third time, he will change the Constitution.

“The Constitution was given to us by BR Ambedkar whom we hold in great respect and respect. It was the Congress that amended the Constitution 62 times, including 17 times during Pandit Nehru's prime ministership and 33 times during Indira Gandhi's rule,” Thakur said.

He accused the Congress of compromising national interests in the past by giving land to Pakistan (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir), China (Aksai Chin) and Sri Lanka (Kachchatheevu Islands)."We give top priority to our national interests and unlike the Congress, for us India comes first," Thakur said.

The BJP leader said the Indian economy has reached the fifth position in the world and the Modi government is working to make it the third largest economy in the world.

He said, “If you vote to make Modi the Prime Minister for the third time then it is possible. Thakur said, Modi is the person who strengthened our borders, equipped our defense forces with modern weapons and fighter aircraft and gave a free hand. He said, "The country responded to the surgical strikes in Pakistan and China in Ladakh." Is aware of.,

The minister said Kashmir has witnessed a decline in terrorist incidents, which is evident from the 81 per cent decline in civilian killings and 50 per cent decline in killings of security personnel.

“The tricolor is our pride but some people in Srinagar used to insult it. I also took out a march from Kolkata to Kashmir in 2011 against this, but the Omar Abdullah led National Conference government put me in jail. Today, the atmosphere has completely changed after the abrogation of Article 370 by the BJP and the tricolor is waving there,” he said. Seeking votes for Jitendra Singh, Thakur said the BJP restored peace in Jammu and Kashmir which This is the biggest achievement for the party.“The terrorist acts were a major hindrance in attracting tourists to the picturesque area. Last year, more than two crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir and I am hopeful that this year the number will cross three crore,” he said.

The BJP leader said that along with restoration of statehood, assembly elections are going to be held in Jammu and Kashmir in the coming months. Later speaking to reporters, Thakur said that India is not in favor of war between any country. .

“We are not in favor of war (between Israel and Iran) and always support peace.,

He criticized the Congress, National Conference and PDP and said they always worked for their families without caring about the public welfare. Thakur lauded the sacrifice of the people of Kishtwar who have been fighting with the security forces to defeat terrorism from their soil. Were standing with.

He said, “Those who sacrificed their lives for the country will always be remembered.''