In Maharashtra’s election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tackled the issue of Article 370’s restoration in Jammu and Kashmir. He criticized Congress’s role, especially in alliance with the National Conference in J&K, calling it a threat to national unity and stating that under his leadership, Article 370 would not be reinstated.

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• The J&K Assembly, led by NC and Congress, passed a resolution to bring back Article 370.
• Modi accused Congress of playing into separatist hands in J&K.
• He cautioned Maharashtra voters about Congress’s alliances, suggesting it poses a risk to India’s unity.
• Modi affirmed that as long as he’s in power, only Ambedkar’s Constitution will apply in J&K.
• Asserted that bringing back Article 370 would deny reservation rights to SCs, STs, and OBCs in J&K.
• Modi linked Congress’s actions to Pakistan’s agenda, warning against divisive politics.
• He promoted Hindu unity with the slogan, ‘Ek Hain Toh Safe Hain’ (United, We Are Safe).
• Modi claimed Congress seeks to divide caste groups, threatening social cohesion.
• Criticized Congress’s opposition to women-focused state schemes, especially financial aid.
• Called the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance a “car without brakes,” marred by internal struggles.