Modi Skips Elections in Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively campaigning across India, yet notably, his BJP party is not participating in the Kashmir election for the first time since 1996. This decision follows the controversial move to revoke the region's semi-autonomous status in 2019. Analysts suggest the BJP's absence reflects concerns that election results may contradict Modi's narrative of a peaceful, integrated Kashmir. Despite this, the BJP remains poised to secure a majority in India's parliament, leveraging its Hindu-centric platform.