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| J&K should be made as role model for SAARC countries: Mufti | | "Kashmir to be developed as bridge between India-Pakistan" | | Early Times Report
RAJOURI, June 24: Observing that decision of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to invite heads of SAARC countries in the oath taking ceremony of his government was a bold step to improve relations with neighbouring countries, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today Jammu and Kashmir should be developed as role model for SAARC countries. "Jammu and Kashmir, which is bone of contention between India and Pakistan should be developed as bridge to normalize relations between two countries", Mufti said, while addressing a public meeting at Rajouri in which PDP patron introduced party candidates announced for Assembly elections for the four seats of Rajouri district.
He said that new government at New Delhi will have to address Kashmir issue and to improve relations with Pakistan. Pleading for giving a push to cross LoC relations through trade and travel, Mufti said the beginning made on this crucial front has laid down the ground rules for establishment of an Economic Free Zone across the LoC which would open up immense opportunities of employment. Demanding opening of more routes on LoC and International Border (IB) Mufti said "Our vision is that any resident of erstwhile J&K should be able to visit anywhere without the slightest problems. LoC should become line of cooperation and not mere control," he said. Reiterating resolve of his party to make Kashmir as bridge between two countries to restore lasting peace in this region, he said, "Though the entire population of the sub-continent has suffered due to the prolonged conflict and armed confrontation between the two neighbouring countries the brunt of such enmity has been borne by the hapless people of Jammu and Kashmir. The people living in the borders areas have in particular been the victims of conflicts, having been frequently uprooted from their hearths and homes. In the meeting Mufti introduced party candidates namely Choudhary Qamar Din for Rajouri, Choudhary Zulfikar for Darhal, Surinder Choudhary for Nowshera and A B Shah for Kalakote segments.In the meeting some prominent NC workers namely Haji Abdul Majid, block president NC, Dr Obais, Nazir Shawal and Haji Ahmad Dar joined PDP. Earlier Mufti Mohammad Sayeed along with senior leader of the party residence of late Choudhary Mohammad Aslam, who passed away last week. Mufti expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. He was accompanied by Yash Pal Sharma, Basharat Bukhari, Hamid Manhas, M R Qureshi and other senior leaders. |
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