JAMMU: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah today asked the Centre to immediately hold parleys with all stakeholders who are willing to talk to bring an end to the political uncertainty and long lasting solution to Kashmir problem, which is a political issue and needs “practical and sustainable” solution.
“National Conference (NC) seeks an immediate engagement between New Delhi and all stakeholders in Kashmir willing to talk to the Centre for bringing an end to political uncertainty and to look for a lasting solution,” he told party workers in Kishtwar today.
Terming Kashmir as a “political” issue that needs “practical and sustainable political” solution, the NC working president asked the Central Government to acknowledge the resentment and anguish in the Valley and “realise that there is an ocean of mistrust and anger that keeps snowballing into such agitations and mass unrest”.
Referring to unrests in 2008, 2010 and 2016, he said it would be impossible to restore lasting peace in the Valley “unless the issue is resolved as per the satisfaction and sentiments of the people”.
Expressing concerns over continued unrest in the Valley for past four months and the loss of young lives, Omar held Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti responsible for the prolonged political uncertainty and turmoil in the Valley. (AGENCIES)
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