There can be no compromise on issue of national sovereignty,” the resolution, read out by Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh, said. Without making any reference to separatists including Hurriyat Conference, the statement asked the central and state governments “to take steps for a dialogue with all stake holders”. While some opposition leaders met Hurriyat Conference leaders lodged in various sub jails, hardliner Syed Ali Shah Geelani refused to meet them. Asked whether separatists would also come under the purview of “stakeholders”, Jitendra Singh said the home minister is open for dialogue with “all stake holders”. To a similar question, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said the separatist amalgamate is part of the “all stake holders”.

Source: The Telegraph September 07, 2016 12:33 UTC