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Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha today urged the government to call an all party meeting to discuss Kashmir issue. They also suggested sending an all party delegation to Srinagar to take stock of the situation. Raising the issue in the Zero Hour, Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed concern over curfew imposed in some parts of the valley.
The widespread unrest in Kashmir triggered by the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani on July 8 completed 30 days on Sunday, but the situation on ground seems to be deteriorating with each passing day.
He said, the curfew is continuing for the first time for a longer period. He said, more than eight thousand people were injured in the violent incidents.
Sitaram Yechury of CPI(M) said everything is paralyzed in the valley. He suggested use of pellet guns should be withdrawn. D Raja of CPI demanded withdrawal of armed forces and urged the government to initiate the political process. Sharad Yadav of JD(U) demanded a discussion on Kashmir issue in the House.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the government is ready for the discussion and he will convey the feelings of the members to Home Minister. Responding to this, Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said the government ready for discussion tomorrow.