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| BJP rules out approaching Omar, Mehbooba for dialogue | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 14: BJP today ruled out involving former chief ministers Omar Abdullah or Mehbooba Mufti in the dialogue to improve prevailing situation in Valley. Party made it clear that situation will be improved with the support of common masses instead of leaders who have exploited them for years together.
According to a Kashmir based news agency, BJP National Vice-President and Incharge Jammu and Kashmir Avinash Rai Khanna, who is on four-day visit to Kashmir, told reporters here that the normalcy has returned in the Valley. "On Friday, I saw a number of street vendors in Srinagar and there was a huge rush of people too while the traffic was also plying normally," he said, adding that the movement of people has started once again as there was satisfaction among the people over the decision taken by the Central Government on August 5.
Khanna said that there is normalcy in Kashmir and normal activities are going on. "The shops open only for some hours but I appeal the shopkeepers and other traders to resume their businesses again," he added.
Asked about the continuous detention of mainstream political leaders, Khanna said they are under detention because of their deeds. "The history of 70 years is testimony to the facts that these leaders especially those belonging to two particular families have looted the public money and have only benefitted their respective families only," he said.
He added that people here have been demanding inquiry against these leaders to ascertain all the deeds they have done in past 70 years. "I met many people so far and all are echoing similar views against the leaders and demanded action be initiated against them," he told media persons.
However, Khanna denied the Centre's approach to Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on condition basis, stating that such a development has never taken place during the current situation. "Centre never approached political leaders for conditional talks," he said.
Khanna arrived Srinagar on Friday for four-day visit. Khanna is scheduled to hold deliberations with his party members as well the people affiliated with it. He will also hold meetings with several delegations and try to douse the anger prevalent after abrogation of Article 370. |
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