Govt receives names of 26 MPs for all party team to Kashmir

NEW DELHI: As many as 26 MPs belonging to various political parties, barring BJP, have confirmed their participation in the all party delegation visiting Jammu and Kashmir on September 4-5.

The Home Ministry has received the names of 26 MPs who will visit the Kashmir Valley to meet a cross section of people in an effort to bring peace there, official sources said.

However, the ruling BJP is yet give its names who will travel to the troubled state, sources said adding the total number of people, including officials, to be part of the team would be around 35.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the delegation.

Sources said the final list is expected to be announced tomorrow and the political parties, if they wish, can suggest multiple names. (AGENCIES)