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Ravinder Raina Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Calls for Unity and Protection of Kashmiriyat

June 10, 2025 by NOK Desk

BJP National Executive Member and former J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina on Monday strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, calling it a direct assault on Kashmiriyat, humanity, and the spirit of India.

Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) during his two-day visit to Pahalgam, Raina said, “Everyone living in Kashmir has benefitted from the peace and progress seen in the last ten years — in business, tourism, and education. But the enemies of Kashmir committed a heinous crime on April 22. It was not just a terror attack, it was an attack on Kashmir’s soul.”

He praised the people of Kashmir for their unity and sacrifice during the attack. “Local people put their lives at risk to save tourists. Adil Shah was martyred, and many others were injured. This is the real spirit of Kashmir, and we salute it,” Raina said.

He appealed to the people of India to stand united for the safety and prosperity of the nation and Jammu & Kashmir. “We must all work together to keep India and Jammu & Kashmir safe and strong. Kashmir belongs to all of us.”

Commenting on the demand for restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, Raina said, “Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has raised this matter in front of the Prime Minister.

A decision will be taken at the appropriate time. Right now, our collective responsibility is to focus on development, peace, and the well-being of the people.”

He emphasized that now that elections are over, political leaders from both the Union and J&K governments must work together. “The next four years must be dedicated to public service, solving people’s problems, and restoring Kashmir’s vibrant atmosphere.”

Referring to the public reaction to the April 22 attack, Raina said, “Tens of thousands of Kashmiris took to the streets carrying the national flag, raising their voices against terrorism. The world saw the patriotism of the people of Kashmir that day.”

Concluding his remarks from Pahalgam, he said, “This land is ours. Pahalgam is ours. Kashmir is ours. India is ours. Just as we take care of our homes, we must take care of Kashmir.”

He offered prayers at the shrine of Sufi saint Zain-ud-din Wali, seeking peace, prosperity, and unity for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, India, and the world. (KNS)

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BJP’s Ravinder Raina Slams Mehbooba Mufti Over “Irresponsible” Remarks, Demands Apology

February 13, 2025 by NOK Desk

BJP’s national executive member Ravinder Raina on Thursday dismissed PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s statement on the national party as “irresponsible and condemnable” and demanded an apology from her.
Addressing the PDP workers at the launch of her party’s membership drive here, Mehbooba termed the problem of Jammu and Kashmir as an “incurable disease” and said the BJP seemed not interested in its resolution like the Pakistani military leadership to polarize the situation for votes in the country.
“Her statement is irresponsible, highly condemnable and controversial. It looks she has started toeing the line of separatism to mislead the masses and regain the lost political turf,” Raina told PTI, reacting to Mehbooba’s statement.
Raina, a former president of BJP’s J&K unit, accused the former chief minister of “speaking the language of anti-nationals and having her sympathies for them”.
“Her statement is akin of supporting terrorism and separatism. She should remember that Narendra Modi is the prime minister, Amit Shah is home minister of the country and under their leadership no anti-national activity, terrorism, separatism or naxalism will be allowed,” he said.
The BJP leader said Pakistan-sponsored terrorism has wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three decades, claiming thousands of innocent lives.
“Security forces are sacrificing their lives for the country. The terrorists are not friends of anyone as they are enemies of people and the peaceful atmosphere. They will not be spared She should seek an apology for her statement,” he said.

“Elected Govt and Central Govt Should Hold Discussions Regarding Statehood” says BJP leader Ravinder Raina

October 24, 2024 by NOK Desk

Calling the issue of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir a sensitive one, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravinder Raina said that the elected government of the union territory and the union government should hold discussions together to work for the security of the people.

“When it comes to the statehood issue, this is a very sensitive issue, the elected govt and central govt should hold discussions regarding it together. People’s security is very important. Govt will run and development will happen only if there is peace and prosperity here, if there is terrorism and extremism, people would suffer,” he said on Wednesday.

He further praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for improving the situation in the region.

“With a lot of effort PM Modi and Amit Shah improved the situation here. Therefore, no policy or decisions should be taken in haste,” he added.

Earlier, on Wednesday, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on his first visit to the national capital after assuming office.

“The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah,” the Home Minister’s office posted on X.

The meeting came after a terror attack in the region’s Ganderbal district in which seven people lost their lives.

On October 20, a doctor and six other workers were killed when terrorists attacked a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in the Ganderbal district.

The terrorists struck as the labourers and other staff returned to their camp in Gund, Ganderbal. The incident raised serious concern as this was a targeted killing by the terrorists. (ANI)

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BJP Will form Government with support of independent Candidates and Smaller Parties: Ravinder Raina

October 7, 2024 by NOK Desk

Ahead of the counting day on October 8, Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ravinder Raina on Monday exuded confidence that his party will be able to form the government with the support of independent smaller parties.Raina told that he is confident that the BJP will open its account in Kashmir as well.

“BJP has held a discussion with its counting agents and leaders for votes counting day. When votes are counted on 8th October in J&K, I am confident that BJP will win. BJP will win around 35 seats in J&K and will be able to form the government with the support of BJP-supported independent candidates and independent smaller parties. I am confident we will open our account in Kashmir as well,” he said.

Former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta told ANI that according to their projections, the BJP will emerge as the largest party in the Union Territory.BJP leader Dr Nirmal Singh said, “It is exit polls, not exact polls. These polls were wrong before as well. BJP will get good numbers and form the government.”

Various exit polls have predicted Congress-NC being ahead in a tight race.According to TV-Today C-voter projections, the NC-Congress alliance is likely to win 40-48 seats while the BJP can win 27-32.Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti-led People’s Democratic Party is likely to win 6-12 seats whereas others can win 6-11.

As per Dainik Bhaskar’s projection, the NC-Congress alliance can win seats ranging from 35-40. The BJP can win 20-25 seats, PDP 4-7 while the others can win 12-18 seats.Earlier on Saturday, PDP candidate from Lal Chowk Assembly seat Zuhaib Yousuf Mir hinted that they can join the Congress-NC alliance to keep BJP out of power and told ANI that they are ready to take any step to save the identity of Kashmir.

The Axis My India has predicted a hung assembly in Jammu and Kashmir with the National Conference-Congress alliance slightly ahead and the BJP tailgating the opposition.According to Axis My India, the NC-Congress alliance can win 35-45 seats whereas the BJP can win 24-34 seats.

Notably, the majority mark to form the government in the Union Territory is 46 and the prediction has shown no one above the mark.The Election Commission of India said that an overall 63.88 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The counting of votes will take place on October 8. In 2023, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to hold Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. (ANI)

BJP will Emerge As the single Largest Party in J&K on October 8: Ravinder Raina

October 3, 2024 by NOK Desk

Jammu and Kashmir chief of BJP Ravinder Raina on Thursday said that the way people voted in record numbers in all three phases of Assembly polls held after a decade suggests that BJP will win absolute majority on October 8.

Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Raina said that people from every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmir came out in record numbers to exercise their right to franchise in all three phases.

“I am of the firm belief that the way people voted in record numbers, BJP will emerge as the single largest party in J&K on October 8. The new government will carry forward the vision and mission of Prime Minister Narendera Modi and take J&K to new heights of development, peace and prosperity,” Raina said addressing a press conference in Jammu.

He said the way people voted signals that people have expressed faith in democracy and also in the vision of Prime Minister Narendera Modi that entails—Sab Ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas and Sab ka Vishwas.

Asked whether BJP had finalised the Hindu CM candidate if the party wins majority, Raina said lets have some patience till October 8. “For us who is going to be the CM is not the priority. We hope to see BJP emerging as a party with absolute majority. I believe, the way people voted for BJP, we will come up with a full majority,” he said.

The J&K BJP chief said the massive campaigning of Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath and BJP national president J P Nadda in Jammu that saw massive participation of people, will bear fruit. “I am sure that not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir Lotus will bloom,” Raina said.

Asked whether BJP was mulling Hindu or Dogra Chief Minister in J&K, Raina dodged the question saying, “thoda intezar ka maza lijiye (let’s wait till October 8).

He thanked police, CRPF, BSF, SSB and other security agencies for ensuring smooth and peaceful elections in J&K. “I also thank the Election Commission of India (ECI) for making up to the mark arrangements in J&K for smooth conduct of polls. I also thank the Chief Electoral Office and LG administration for making elaborate arrangements for peaceful and hassle-free elections in J&K,” the BJP J&K chief said. “I also thank NGOs, school children and all those who played their part in creating awareness among voters across the J&K UT.”

Raina also extended Navrata greetings to people of J&K and rest of the country. “We will celebrate the festival with the grand victory of BJP in J&K polls on October 8,” he claimed. He evaded queries whether BJP will forge alliance with PDP or any other party if it falls short of seats, saying that let the results come first—(KNO)

Large Number of People are Voting in the Last Phase and Participated Wholeheartedly in this Festival of Democracy: Ravinder Raina

October 1, 2024 by NOK Desk

State BJP President and candidate from Nowshera Assembly seat Ravinder Raina said that a large number of people are voting in the last phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and voting percentage has been unexpected.

Ravinder Raina said, “A large number of people are voting in the last phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have participated wholeheartedly in this festival of democracy. These elections have been conducted very well. Polling percentage has been unexpected. This shows J&K is touching new heights and giving its contribution in strengthening new India. I would like to congratulate the security foces and EC for conducting the polls successfully.”

Former Deputy CM of J&K and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta was confident of BJP coming to power
“Elections are taking place in Jammu and Kashmir after 10 years and there is enthusiasm among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Today, people have shown their gratitude towards democracy and have expressed their faith in it, so I am sure that the government that will be formed will be in favour of democracy and in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party,” he said.

According to the latest data issued by Election Commission of India (ECI), Jammu and Kashmir recorded 11.60 per cent voting in the initial voter turnout trend till 9 am on Tuesday.

Of the seven districts, Udhampur district is leading in the voter turnout chart with 14.23 per cent voting, followed by Samba at 13.31 per cent, Kathua at 13.09 per cent, Bandipore 11.64 per cent, Jammu at 11.46 per cent, Kupwara at 11.27 per cent and Baramulla at 8.89 per cent till 9 am.

The polls began at 7 am on Tuesday and will conclude at 6 pm. Voting will take place in 24 constituencies in the Jammu division and 16 constituencies in Kashmir amid strong security to ensure smooth and peaceful polls.

The intensive campaign for the third and final phase of polling in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections concluded on Sunday evening. (ANI)
This election is notable as the first in a decade and the first since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019.

The three-phase election involves a multi-party contest for the 90 seats across the former state. The National Conference (NC) and the Congress have formed an alliance for these elections, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are among the other major contenders.

The first phase of voting took place on September 18, and the second phase concluded on September 25.

According to the Election Commission of India, the first and second phases of polling recorded voter turnouts of 61 per cent and 57.31 per cent, respectively. The counting of the votes will be done on October 8. (ANI)

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