PM Modi appeals for end to dynastic politics in J-K

Taking on both the ruling National Conference and the opposition People's Democratic Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to voters of Jammu and Kashmir to end dynastic politics in the state.

"These two families have an understanding. One will rule for five years, then the other comes. There is a five year contract to loot for both. If you don't punish the two families ruling here, they will come back with renewed resurgence," the Prime Minister said at an election rally here.

He added that would like to finish the work that was started in the state by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

"People are astonished why Modi likes Jammu and Kashmir so much; I come here because I want to continue what Atal ji started," he added.

Prime Minister Modi also charged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government of swindling the money that was meant for the relief of the flood victims.

"For the present Government, the flood disaster was an opportunity to loot. There is massive corruption here. We want a government free from corruption. It's time to bring the change, provide young generation a secure future," he added.

The BJP is seeking to attain a majority in the state this time, bolstered by its stunning performance in the Lok Sabha elections and later in the assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra respectively.

The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to be held in five phases from November 25 to December 20. The counting of votes will be held on December 23.