Trust Modi, says Amit Shah in Kashmir Valley

BJP chief Amit Shah today asked the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir government to give an account of Rs 1,700 crore central package meant for flood relief, as he alleged that money provided by the Centre for the development of the state does not reach the people.
"The worst floods in a century caused massive devastation here. Centre gave Rs 1,700 crores. I want to ask the state government...Omar Abdullah should answer the people of Jammu and Kashmir as to where did that money go. Why did it not reach (flood-affected)?" Shah said.
Addressing his maiden election rally in Srinagar in support of party candidate Hina Bhat, who is contesting from Amira Kadal constituency, Shah said the money provided by the Centre for the development of the state does not reach the people.

"Every year, around Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 crores is sent to Jammu and Kashmir for its development. Why aren't there any facilities? There are hospital buildings, but no doctors or medicines. This kind of arrangement will not work in today's times.
"If you want Jammu and Kashmir to move forward in the 21st century, then the state needs to come out of the traditional politics. For once, Jammu and Kashmir should associate with development, for once the people should associate with BJP and with Narendra Modi... You should trust Modi," he said.
Shah said the BJP-led central government under Modi would provide all possible help in the future as well.

"Developing Jammu and Kashmir is the duty of the Central government, irrespective of which party is in power.

"It is the duty of the Centre to help the people of Jammu and Kashmir hit by the floods. But you tell me, if such governments remain, will the help provided by the Centre reach you?" he said.
The BJP president asked the people to support his party to take the state to new heights of development.
"If you want peace, development and tourists, then 'lotus' (BJP symbol) should bloom in your hearts. If you press lotus, then only will development happen," he said.