All-party delegation in Kashmir on mission to restore peace


Srinagar, Sep 4 (PTI): Aiming to bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir, an all party delegation led by Home Minister Rajnath Singh was today in Srinagar for a two-day visit to the state during which it is expected to interact with a cross section of people.

"We intend to talk to individuals and groups who want peace and normalcy in Kashmir Valley," Singh said before the departure of delegation comprising 30 members from 20 parties.

Cutting across party lines, leaders said that they were hopeful of finding a solution for restoration of peace in the Valley where violent clashes have claimed 71 lives since the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8.

Senior Congress leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the delegation was ready to hear "everyone".

The visit "will be beneficial for Kashmir and for the country," he said, adding everyone wants peace in the state.

Azad said it will be an opportunity for the parties and Kashmiri people to interact.

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, another member of the team, said the all-party delegation should have gone two months ago "but let's hope that even now, we can make a difference".

LJP Chief and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that the MPs are going with an open mind and want to interact with anyone who wants to talk within the framework of the Indian Constitution. "We are ready to talk," he said.

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said all parties were cooperating with the government and their sole aim was restoration of normalcy in the state.

""We will try our best to bring back normalcy. We are cooperating with the government. It is the responsibility of the government to deal with the situation very intelligently.

"All parties are cooperating for that. So we hope that it will be resolved," he said.

 

  

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    BJP's shouting at the top of their voice during UPA/Congress rule and did much bow, bow and now:

    NOT SCRAPED ARTICLE 370.
    OUR SOLDIERS ARE DYING DAILY ON THE BORDER.
    PEACE IN KASHMIR IS A NIGHT MARE.
    NEPAL, PAKISTAN, CHINA BECAME ARDENT ENEMIES.

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  • Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    If Congress party was serious about the peace it could have done it when the issue was in its primitive stage, but it played a card of appeasement which brought the situation to the present level. If it had applied its mind it would not have left the part of Kashmir under illegal occupation of the Pak. Surprisingly some of our leaders are supporting the violence by the various parties advising restraint in controlling the situation. If there were causalities to the security forces there should not be any retaliation or use of force or using pellets. Why is Rahul not in this delegation, His video 'Rahul with Jackie' would have worked well with the separatists.

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  • shaan, manglore/duba

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    After lose the innocent civilians & our soldier ,,,politicians both Pakistani & India should maintain peace before violence. Not after!!!

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    Innocent civilians?

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  • shaan, manglore/dubai

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    you want geographical part kashimir become india why you hates kasmiris for their fellow religion??treat them indian then they will proud to be Indian... the problem wit you, the mind hate kashmiries & but you loves Kasmir!!

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  • Sudhakar, Kallianpur

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    Don't bring religion in between. In my opinion whoever stone pelting on Indian soldiers are not innocents...

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  • Sameer, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    Shaan,

    for some people innocent means he should be "Sanghi"

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    Sudhakar, any problem with carrying out referendum as agreed with UNO and finish the problem once for all,, I am sure all will agree to be with India seeing the development in India ....And we can shut up the mouth of PAK ...

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  • Vincent Rodrigues., Frazer Town,Bangalore

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    Nothing worth is expected from all party delegation unless Pakistan responds positively

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  • monu, perla

    Sun, Sep 04 2016

    who is ruling in JK, totally confusing me (Azad or Mufthi),any way good move, ALL THE BEST to the team, let us stay in peace & safe.

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