“We intend to talk to individuals and groups who want peace and normalcy in Kashmir Valley,” Singh said before the departure of delegation comprising 30 members from 20 parties. Senior Congress leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the delegation was ready to hear “everyone”. The visit “will be beneficial for Kashmir and for the country,” he said, adding everyone wants peace in the state. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, another member of the team, said the all-party delegation should have gone two months ago “but let’s hope that even now, we can make a difference”. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said all parties were cooperating with the government and their sole aim was restoration of normalcy in the state.

Source: Mint September 04, 2016 06:22 UTC