BJP spokesman defends decision on cancellation of talks

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Aug 20: BJP State spokesperson, Arun Kumar Gupta while defending decision of NDA Government n in canceling the foreign secretary level talks with Pakistan has said that past approach with Pakistan has not yielded any positive result and the elements operating against the country need a new innovative and firm handling and a clear message form the Government of India.
In a statement issued here today, Mr Gupta, clarified that Government of India and Government of Pakistan only have the people’s mandate to discuss the bilateral issues which need to be resolved in mature way. The persons and parties justifying the past practice of allowing unrestricted access of undesirable elements to any foreign embassy including Pakistan embassy as a normal practice in vogue for many past years and which did not yield any result, need not get perturbed on this new approach of the Government of India.
He said a new thoughtful approach of the Government of India (GoI) needs to be applauded and fully supported by all right thinking persons and parties.
Gupta said Union Government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is absolutely clear in having excellent relations with the neighboring countries and would go miles forward in establishing the good cordial relations for the mutual benefit of all.