In such a scenario, candidates of both the national parties don’t know what they should offer to the voters. “In absence of a manifesto, it becomes difficult for a candidate to campaign. We are more focusing on local issues instead of bigger issues like statehood, reinstatement of Durbar Move, jobs and land rights,” said a BJP leader.Congress working president Tara Chand said consultation on framing of party’s manifesto is going on. “It will be released within the next 2-3 days,” he said.The Congress manifesto is likely to focus on restoration of statehood to J&K. A BJP leader said the party would release the manifesto after Congress releases it. “We are waiting for Congress to release its manifesto,” he said. The BJP manifesto, the leader said, would focus on development and highlight developmental works and public welfare projects and schemes launched in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370.
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