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A delegation of joint opposition from Jammu and Kashmir today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed the ongoing situation in Kashmir. The delagation submitted a memorandum to Prime minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate ban on pellet guns in the state and revive political dialogue in the valley.
The delegation led by former chief minister of the stated Omar Abdullah requested the Prime Minister to initiate dialogue with all stakeholders in the Kashmir valley immediately. The delegation said a continued failure to address the unrest in Kashmir will further deepen the sense of alienation.
Sources said that Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern and pain at the prevailing situation in the State. He said that those who lost their lives during recent disturbances are part of us, our nation; whether the lives lost are of our youth, security personnel or police, it distresses us.
He conveyed that his government and the nation stand with the State of Jammu & Kashmir and suggested that all Political Parties should reach out to the people and convey the same. He expressed his commitment to the development of the State and its people, and appealed for restoration of normalcy.
The Prime Minister appreciated the constructive suggestions made in the meeting and reiterated his Government’s commitment to the welfare of citizens of the State.
He emphasized that there has to be dialogue and we need to find a permanent and lasting solution to the problem within the framework of the Constitution. He emphasized on the need for all political parties to work together to find a solution to the problems in the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
Speaking to media after the meet, Omar Abdullah said the meeting was held in a very positive environment.
Other who were part of the delegation include Ghulam Ahmed Mir, INC; Hakeem Mohammad of People’s Democratic Front; M.Y. Tarigami, CPM; Ghulam Hassan Mir of Democratic Party Nationalist
Earlier the delegation met President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday.
On Saturday, the delegation met President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi to apprise him of the situation prevailing in the state. Speaking later to journalists, Mr Abdullah said, solution to the ongoing situation in Kashmir should be found politically.