The former MLC said as the Election Commission announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha polls, the party will take its symbol, ideology and performance card to the electorate. "The BJP contests the elections based on its ideology and performance. The candidate is important but the organisation is superior. We have to take our symbol, the Lotus, to the people so that they vote for us," he added.

The leader also said that PM Narendra Modi is more than a face for campaign, but an icon, a global leader and a game changer, PTI reported.

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As per the report, in response to a question, Amberdar was candid that Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency was not among the 400 seats that the BJP is sure of winning. "No, Srinagar is not among the 400 seats. We are trying to make it 401 from here," he said.

BJP spokesperson Arun Gupta said the party has prepared a white paper on its 10-year performance. Gupta said. While the government has done its job, the party cannot be successful if information about the good work does not reach all the voters.

Srinagar Lok Sabha seat has been traditionally a bastion of the National Conference (NC) with the regional party losing only once from here in 2014. PDP candidate Tariq Hamid Karra, who has since joined the Congress, defeated NC president Farooq Abdullah for his only electoral loss in 2014. 

(With PTI inputs)