The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday pinned its hopes on the emergence of a viable solution and the chalking out of a strong and stern policy to end the unrest in the Kashmir through Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit.
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“The only point on which there should be any discussion is Azadi; people should desist from getting lured by any lollipop such meetings try to hand over”, it added.
The minister extended an open invitation to all “who believe in Kashmiriyat, insaniyat and jamhooriyat“, expressing his willingness to talk with those who have faith in the spirit of Kashmir, humaneness and democracy.
I will be staying at the Nehru Guest House.
Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other senior officials from the Ministry are expected to accompany Rajnath Singh to the valley. At least 40 people were injured in the clash.
The talks, however, broke down after the leader of the faction, Majeed Dar, was gunned down by militants.
Rajnath Singh’s visit follows a series of meetings the opposition leaders of the state had in New Delhi.
He said the youth was a resident of Pohu village in Pulwama district where fresh clashes erupted between protestors and security forces this morning.
Tens of thousands, mostly civilians, have been killed since 1989 when an armed revolt against Indian rule began.
Curfew remained in force in some areas of Srinagar and two towns of south Kashmir on Wednesday, while restrictions on the assembly of people in rest of the Valley continued since the encounter death of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani on July 8.
After the review meeting, the Home Minister had separate meetings with heads of para-military forces and state police chief for understanding their working conditions and also to enquire whether there was an operational requirement. “Leaving New Delhi for Srinagar on a two day visit”.
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According to reports, security forces tried to disperse the crowd during the rally, which led to clashes. Singh had said the central government will talk to whosoever needed once peace and normalcy is restored in the state.
