The statement by EAM Jaishankar was a part of his interview to a German weekly news magazine, Der Spiegel. EAM Jaishankar seemed hopeful about situations in the valley improving since, according to him, it was Article 370 that had prevented many of India's progressive laws and investment opportunities coming into force in the region. He also defended the house arrest of Jammu and Kashmir politicians that followed shortly after the abrogation of the constitutional clause. EAM Jaishankar said that the government did not want those local politicians to engage in any activities that could spark unrest in the already volatile region. Taking digs at its Prime Minister, the EAM said that Pak PM Imran Khan deserves credit for acknowledging the fact that Pakistan has been a known safe haven for terrorists since decades.

Source: dna November 17, 2019 18:00 UTC