SRINAGAR: Terming the visit of BJP leader Yashwant Sinha-led civil society delegation to the Valley as a positive development, NC president Farooq Abdullah today said his party is a strong votary of sustained political engagement between New Delhi and various stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the Kashmir issue.
Abdullah, however, warned that the continued political stalemate and unrest in the Valley, if left unaddressed, could take Jammu and Kashmir back to the precipice of violence and turmoil.
“NC is a strong votary of sustained political engagement between New Delhi and various stakeholders in Kashmir, including Hurriyat leaders, and would welcome any forward movement in this direction. Every small step is welcome…This complex political issue will require a sustained, sensitive and structured engagement that works its way towards an effective resolution.
“I’m glad Hurriyat leaders decided to meet members of the delegation and hope this will set the tone for the future and I hope the broad-based feedback gathered in meetings with other organisations and individuals is also conveyed to relevant quarters,” Abdullah said.
The former Chief Minister welcomed the “unofficial outreach” by the delegation and said he hopes this gesture would in turn pave way for the initiation of official talks to find a lasting solution to the Kashmir issue. (AGENCIES)
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