KASHMIR-PM TWO

Telling the people of Kashmir that the cycle of violence
must come to an end and that peace should be given a chance,
the Prime Minister said he recognised that "the key to the
problem is a political solution that addresses the alienation
and emotional needs of the people.
"This can only be achieved through a sustained internal
and external dialogue. We are ready for this. We are willing
to discuss all issues within the bounds of our democratic
processes and framework. But this process can gather momentum
and yield results only if there is a prolonged peace," he
said.
Singh said that the vast majority of the people want a
peaceful resolution of all issues. "Let us recognise that
repeated agitation whether violent or otherwise only obstruct
this process."
He said he understood the prevailing public sentiment on
the issue of the Armed forces Special Powers Act. "Eventually
the Police has to take on the burden of normal law and order
duties. They do not require special powers to discharge their
functions.
"We will help to accelerate the process of strengthening
and expanding the state Police so that they can function
independently and effectively within the shortest possible
time," he said.
Underlining that the state government and the Chief
Minister were making contacts with the people, the Prime
Minister said the central government was fully supportive of
these efforts which should be intensified.
"I believe that all of you have the solemn duty of
reaching out to the people and reinvigorating peaceful
political activity on the ground, which is lacking today.
"The youth wings of your parties should be activated. In
a democracy leaders have to listen to the voice of the people
and gain their trust and confidence," he said. MORE PTI SKL
MYR


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