Delegation likely to visit Kashmir again
Srinagar: The delegation led by former union Finance Minister that called on various stakeholders during its three day visit to Kashmir is likely to impress Delhi to resolve political issues in Kashmir as no economic package would satisfy the people in valley.
One of the members of delegation, wishing anonymity told KNS that all members made censuses that Kashmir is political issue.
“We met various stakeholders including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, civil society members and traders. We concluded that people of Kashmir wants resolution of political issues and no economic package could substitute that,” he said.
He added that they would inform the authorities in Delhi about ground reality and demands and perception they gathered from the ground zero.
“On our part, we will make sincere effort and plea for political issue to be resolved on priority. After meeting various stakeholders, we understand that only resolution of political issues can bring permanent peace,” he told KNS.
He added that the delegation would likely make another visit to Kashmir and would call on all the stakeholders again.
The delegation had earlier said that the talks with separatist leaders were held in cordial atmosphere.
Others who are part of the delegation include: Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka and former Union Minister for Rural Development, Former Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities and Chief Information Commissioner of India Wajahat Habibullah, Former Air Vice Marshal, Bharat Bhushan, Journalist (Editor of Catch News) Kapil Kak, and Executive Director, Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation Sushoba Barve. (KNS)