SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today pitched for dialogue with separatists as well as with Pakistan, saying the state’s development is hampered by the political uncertainty.
“I strongly believe that all issues between India and Pakistan should be resolved amicably by engaging in a meaningful dialogue,” he said during an informal conversation with members of the Indian Broadcasting Foundation here.
“On internal front, we favour dialogue with all shades of opinion,” Sayeed said, referring to the separatists.
To press his point, he gave the example of Sajjad Gani Lone, leader of People’s Conference, who has given up separatism and joined the mainstream by contesting the polls. He is now a minister.
“The Government’s Agenda of the Alliance also favours dialogue with those who have ideological differences with us. We will continue to explore this option,” said the PDP leader who is heading a coalition Government with BJP.
Sayeed said India’s relations with Pakistan have a direct impact on Jammu and Kashmir and any uncertainity hampers the development of the State. (AGENCIES)
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