"From "No talks" to "Talks with all stakeholders" is a major victory for those who had strongly argued for a political solution in J&K," Chidambaram tweeted. With appointment of interlocutor, I hope government has finally admitted 'muscular approach' has failed in J&K. Welcome the initiative of Union Government, appointing an interlocutor for leading a sustained dialogue with stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir. - Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 23, 2017Dialogue is a necessity of the hour and the only way to go forward. - Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) October 23, 2017WATCH | Dineshwar Sharma, ex-IB chief appointed Centre's representative on Kashmir

Source: India Today October 23, 2017 12:22 UTC