NEW DELHI: There is a need to have dialogue with the people of Kashmir who are “as patriotic as” those in rest of the country and they must be given opportunities to grow to bring peace to the Valley, Union Minister V K Singh today said.
Speaking at the inaugural session of a symposium ‘Peace, People and Possibilities in Kashmir’, the Minister of State for External Affairs, without naming Pakistan, said people across the border try to create disturbances in the peace process every time such an effort is made.
Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar, who too addressed the event, said history relating to Kashmir has been “distorted” and alleged Pakistan is exploiting confusion among people of the Valley to further their design.
“I feel whatever is going on at present is supported by people from across the border. We will need to find a solution for this patiently, with peace, conscience. Then there is no doubt peace will prevail in Kashmir.
“Kashmir is integral part of India. We must tell people that Kashmiris are no different. They are as patriotic as other Indians,” Singh said during the event. (AGENCIES)
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