"The coalition of BJP and PDP was formed for peace and development of the state and we would ensure that there is peace and development," he said. "Whatever is necessary for restoration of peace will be done," BJP general secretary (organisation) Ram Lal said. Ahead of the two-day visit of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to the Kashmir Valley, BJP on Friday did not rule out talks with separatists and said it would do "whatever is necessary" to restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh parried a direct reply to the question whether the government will hold talks with separatists to end unrest in Kashmir. The Union Home Minister will visit Kashmir for two days from tomorrow in a bid to calm down tension in the valley.

Source: dna July 22, 2016 18:56 UTC