New Delhi: In a major effort towards reaching out to the Kashmiris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed “deep concern and pain” over the situation prevailing there and emphasised on the need for dialogue to find a lasting solution within the framework of the Constitution.
During a 75-minute long meeting with a 20-member delegation of Opposition parties from J&K led by former chief minister Omar Abdullah, Mr Modi on Monday asked all political parties to work together to find a “permanent and lasting” solution to the situation prevailing in the crisis-hit state.
Making an appeal for restoration of normalcy in the Valley where the unrest entered the 45th day, Mr Modi emphasised that there has to be a dialogue.
Official sources said that after his meeting with the delegation, the Prime Minister appreciated the “constructive suggestions” made by them during the talks and reiterated his government’s commitment to the welfare of people.
Omar told reporters the Prime Minister agreed with the delegation that development alone is not an answer to the crisis.
“The PM told us in categorical terms that development alone will not resolve this problem,” he said. “I am not going to put words into the PM’s mouth nor am I going to draw meaning from what he said,” Omar said.
