NEW DELHI:
BJP today intensified its efforts for Government-formation in Jammu and Kashmir with party President Amit Shah rushing to RSS headquarters to pacify Sangh leaders and another set of saffron leaders approaching PDP leaders who include patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, to find an amicable stand on controversial AFSPA.
While PDP spokesman Naeem Akthar said “talks were on and we are hopeful of a positive outcome soon”, sources in the know of the developments said that both sides were finding a solution on withdrawal of controversial of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
PDP has been demanding a written assurance for withdrawal of AFSPA from certain areas of the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region, an idea first floated by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. BJP, however, has started dragging its feet and made it clear that it will not dilute its stand on issues like Article 370 and AFSPA.
BJP sources said the dialogue with PDP leaders is continuing to iron out differences on crucial issues and come out with a consensus and make it a part of the common minimum programme of the proposed alliance Government in the State.
Amit Shah rushed to meet top RSS leaders this morning and is learnt to have discussed these crucial issues with them. The meeting comes in the backdrop of opposition from RSS over reported dilution of BJP’s stand on Article 370 and giving citizenship to West Pakistan Refugees. (AGENCIES)
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