The government expressed concern at the development and said it would engage with the New York State officials on “all matters”A resolution petitioning New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare February 5 as Kashmir American Day was passed by the State’s Legislative Assembly on February 3. The government expressed concern at the development and said it would engage with the New York State officials on “all matters”. “We have seen the New York Assembly Resolution regarding Kashmir American Day. “We note with concern the attempt by vested interests to misrepresent the rich cultural and social mosaic of Jammu & Kashmir to divide the people. We will engage with the elected representatives in the New York State on all matters concerning India-U.S. partnership and the diverse Indian diaspora,” the spokesperson said.

Source: The Hindu February 06, 2021 16:56 UTC