Srinagar: State opposition mainstream parties Monday welcomed arrival of delegation led by former union Minister for External Affairs Yashwant Singh and said exuded confidence that it could be major breakthrough if process carried process seriously and sincerely.
National Conference General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar told KNS that his party has always advocated resolution of issues through dialogue.
“The arrival of delegation and their meeting with various separatist leaders is a welcome step. We want that this initiate must go on seriously and sincerely so that issues are resolved amicably,” Sagar told KNS.
He added that National Conference has been demanding release of all political leaders from jails, withdrawal of cases against youth and end to the use of pellets and crackdowns. “We will not hesitate to reiterate our viewpoints and demands before anyone,” he said while replying to a query.
State Congress Chief, GA Mir said that the process of dialogue has to be carried forward. “Dialogue is the only way out. There is no any other option to resolve issues. Congress welcomes the initiatives taken by the Sinha led delegation. We also encourage the step separatist leaders for opening doors for the delegation,” he said.
Chairman Peoples Democratic Front, Hakim Muhammad Yasin said that people of Kashmir wants resolution of Kashmir issue whether it is through track two or track three. “People of Kashmir have been worst suffers of the issue. Only they know the pain they are suffering from. The initiative by the delegation led by Mr Sinha is a welcome step. The process must go ahead and carried forward through sincerity,” he told KNS.
He said that it is also encouraging that unlike for members of Parliamentarian delegation, separatist leaders opened doors for talks this time. (KNS)
As separatist leaders open doors for delegation Mainstream parties exude confidence for serious, sincere efforts to resolve issues
