Srinagar, Jan 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today advocated strong and friendly India- Pakistan relations, while appealing to the leadership of both the countries for steps for the betterment of ties to reduce acrimony, violence and for an atmosphere of friendship between the two neighbours. She added that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were the worst sufferers of the Indo-Pak hostilities. Dialogue alone will end mayhem and destruction and bring peace," Mehbooba said. The chief minister said she honoured the promise of withdrawal of cases against the youth and regularisation of 60,000 casual and daily rated workers. Earlier, the chief minister paid floral tributes at her fathers mausoleum and offered prayers there.

Source: India Today January 07, 2018 14:48 UTC