Addressing an election rally in support of BJP candidates at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium here, PM Modi said the BJP will fulfil its promise of restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. “The youth of my Jammu and Kashmir is no more helpless. He is becoming empowered under the Modi government. I am happy that the J-K BJP has also made huge announcements for the employment of youth. Be it their skill development or providing jobs without manipulation, the BJP will do all these,” he said. Earlier, the area around the Sher-e-Kashmir park in Srinagar has been put under a multi-layer security blanket ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ’s election rally scheduled for Thursday (September 19, 2024).