Jammu, Mar 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday termed the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir as its biggest achievement, emphasising that the removal of the special status paved the way for the integration of the erstwhile state with the country.

J&K BJP General Secretary (Org) Ashok Kaul in an address at the party headquarters here hailed the removal of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir as a monumental achievement for the party.

He said the move has paved the way for the region's integration with India and accelerated its development trajectory.

Kaul asserted that the BJP's relentless efforts have been instrumental in steering Jammu & Kashmir towards a path of progress and prosperity. He underscored the significance of the recent influx of individuals from diverse backgrounds into the party, citing it as a testament to the growing confidence in the BJP's vision and leadership.

Addressing a gathering of newly recruited members, Ashok highlighted the overwhelming response received by the BJP's nationwide engagement programs in Jammu & Kashmir. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is poised to achieve unprecedented development milestones by 2047.

During the event, Kaul urged party workers to intensify their outreach efforts and mobilise support for the BJP ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. 

Former Member Parliament, Shamsher Singh Manhas and former minister Priya Sethi were also present on the occasion.

In a separate programme, 42 senior citizens also pledged their allegiance to the BJP, the party said. Kaul extended a warm welcome to the new members, expressing optimism that their inclusion would fortify the BJP's organizational structure and advance its objectives in Jammu & Kashmir. (KNO)