CM Bhajanlal Sharma Criticizes Congress, Predicts BJP Victory in Jammu and Kashmir

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma criticizes Congress for basing elections on 'lies' while campaigning in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma expressed confidence about BJP's victory. Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Rahul Gandhi sparred over statehood issues. J&K's first phase of assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 61.13 percent.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched a strong criticism against the Congress, accusing the party of consistently basing its elections on 'lies.' During his campaign in Kathua, Sharma sought support for the BJP in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir elections.

'Every election of Congress is based on lies; they contest elections by deceiving the public,' Sharma stated confidently, while forecasting a BJP-led government in the Union Territory, buoyed by the enthusiasm of youth and women.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh paid tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh in Jammu and took a swipe at the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi. He criticized Gandhi for repeatedly bringing up the issue of statehood for J&K, implying that Gandhi seeks to take credit for any future developments.

At a public rally, Rahul Gandhi emphasized the need for statehood, arguing that decision-making should return to the people's elected MLAs, rather than an appointed outsider like the current Lieutenant Governor. The first phase of J&K's assembly elections, held on September 18, saw a voter turnout of 61.13 percent. Voting for the subsequent phases will occur on September 25 and October 1, with results to be announced on October 8.