Central government to start sustained dialogue for bringing peace in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, October 23: The central government has decided to start a sustained dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir, with former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma appointed as the Centre’s representative. This was said by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.
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Referring to the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister Rajnath Singh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fully committed and determined to bring the peace in the valley. Rajnath Singh said, “The Prime Minister’s statement had clearly underlined BJP-led government’s policy and intention towards Jammu and Kashmir saying neither by a bullet nor by abuses but by embracing the people we can solve the problems in the valley.”
He said the central government will soon start a sustained dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir to understand the state’s aspiration, with former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma appointed as the Centre’s representative.
Minister Rajnath Singh also noted that Dineshwar Sharma will have all the rights to engage whatever parties he wishes to. “Dineshwar Sharma will be equivalent to that of a Cabinet Secretary and will initiate dialogue with elected representatives of Jammu and Kashmir, political parties, different organizations and people,” The Home Minister said.
The Home Minister further said that the government will try to understand what the state wants, what the problems are and how they can be resolved. “Special focus will be given to aspirations of the youth and all political parties will be engaged in this discussion” Minister Rajnath Singh added.