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Ahead of Friday’s all-party meet on Kashmir, here’s a look at where different parties stand

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After an almost eight-hour-long discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday accepted the demand of the Opposition for an all-party meeting on the issue. The meeting will take place on Friday at around 12 pm. It will be attended by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Responding to demands for initiating a political process in Kashmir, the home minister said the government is ready to have talks with mainstream parties, moderates and others. “We are ready. I will ask the chief…

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Pakistan Zindabad slogans in Kashmir won’t be tolerated: Rajnath

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday told Rajya Sabha that slogans like “Pakistan Zindabad” that are chanted in the valley “won’t be tolerated” on Indian territory and appealed to Kashmiris to stop such elements. Lashing out at Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s comment on Kashmir, Rajnath said that no power on earth can separate Jammu & Kashmir from India. “Kashmir is an inseparable part of India. No power on earth can separate it from India,” Singh said while replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha on the current situation…

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Kashmir is our problem, stop blaming Pakistan: Aiyar to PM

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Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised Prime Minister Modi over his assertion that his government would take Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s path on Kashmir. Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to stop blaming Pakistan for Kashmir unrest as it is India’s problem and advised the ruling dispensation to initiate a parallel dialogue with both Pakistan and the separatist leaders. “Kashmir is our problem, we cannot keep saying Pakistan is causing it. They will keep doing what they are doing with regard to Kashmir. The talks should…

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Rajya Sabha to debate Kashmir today as Oppn ups the ante over Civilian Killings

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Stop use of pellet guns, hold all-party meeting, send parliamentary delegation to Valley: Oppn members tell Govt ‘Situation has worsened due to mismanagement by govt’ HM seeks support from all sections to resolve ‘complicated’ issue Following persistent demand by a united Opposition, the government has agreed to have a debate on the prevailing Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking support from all sections to resolve the “complicated” issue. Opposition leaders, including those of Congress, CPI(M), SP and JD(U), also expressed serious concern…

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Few misguided people hurting Kashmir’s great tradition: Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the central government is finding solution to all problems in Kashmir through development. “Whether it is the J&K Govt under Mehbooba ji or the Central Govt, we are finding a solution to all problems through development. Kashmir wants peace. Whatever Kashmiris want for betterment of their livelihood, the Centre will help. We want development for J&K,” said Modi. However, the prime minister didn’t talk about the civilian killings in Kashmir. 55 civilians have died in forces’ action on protests that erupted after the killing…

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Tough tactics to tame Kashmir Violence

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The Centre plans no political outreach to dissolve the violent clot in Kashmir. It prefers, instead, for the Mehbooba Mufti government to keep up the security heat to subdue the Valley-wide upsurge. “This is a law-and-order situation and that is how the elected state government should treat it and deal with it,” a Kashmir-watcher and policy adviser has told . “This isn’t the first time such violence has erupted, it can be subjugated. We’ll establish control.” This newspaper has been given to understand by those close to formulating the strategy…

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‘IIT for Jammu, Bullets for Kashmir?’ ask NC

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National Conference on Sunday expressed alarm over BJP’s intentions, saying it would divide J&K into two and further augment the perception of its prejudice against the people of Kashmir. Lashing out at BJP, NC State Spokesperson Junaid Azim Mattu said the timing of IIT Jammu inauguration was insensitive towards the people of Kashmir and underlined the party’s contempt towards the sentiment in the Valley. “When you cut ribbons in Jammu at a time when Kashmir is on fire and when coffins of young boys are being lowered into graves here.…

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Mehbooba Mufti meets Rajnath Singh in wake of Kashmir unrest

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Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged the Centre to reach out to the people of the troubled state and talk to all stakeholders. “Jammu and Kashmir can become a bridge between India and Pakistan, if proper dialogue process is initiated,” the Jammu & Kashmir chief minister said after a meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. She met the Home Minister in the wake of unrest in the valley following the death of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani. At least 50 people have lost their lives and…

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Syed Salahuddin threatens Nuclear War; ‘Who gave Salahuddin right to speak about Kashmir?’: Venkaiah Naidu

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After Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin today threatened a nuclear attack on India over the Kashmir issue, Union Minister Venkiah Naidu slammed the terrorist and asked who gave him the right to speak about Kashmir, ANI reported. “Who is he and who has given him the right to speak about Kashmir? Dhamki se kuch nahin hoga (His threats won’t work on us),” said Venkaiah Naidu, parliamentary affairs minister told ANI today. The minister also chastised Pakistan for allowing the likes of Salahuddin and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed operate freely on its…

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Oppn demands start of political process; NC stages protest march against civilian killings

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Urging the Prime Minister to break his silence on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir, Opposition in Rajya Sabha led by Congress today demanded initiation of a political process to defuse the crisis that has led to an unprecedented 30 days of curfew across the Valley. The Opposition parties also demanded stopping the use of pellet guns on protesters, even as one member demanded withdrawal of AFPSA from the Kashmir Valley and withdrawal of the dominating presence of army from civilian areas. Raising the issue in Zero Hour after his notice…

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