| Now, WB CM Mamata says she can solve Kashmir problem | | Mehbooba jubilant | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 29: The controversial Chief Minister of West Bengal and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee has claimed that "she can expeditiously solve the Kashmir problem". She made this claim during the release of her party's manifesto.
The TMC manifesto included promises on simplification of the GST, revival of the Planning Commission, resolving the Kashmir issue, and 200 days' work with double the pay for MGNREGA workers. As for the Kashmir issue, the TMC manifesto said: "To restore peace in Kashmir, we will take the nation's consent, trust and faith by our side. And we shall proceed towards a brighter future in this respect".
"Send me to Kashmir. I will stay there for a few months and try to solve the problem," Mamata said on her time bound plan to resolve the Kashmir issue.
She claimed that "her experience in tackling the Maoists menace in Junglemahal and the conflict in the Darjeeling hills provides her with the necessary experience to solve the Kashmir issue" and added that "after the regime change at centre, she will discuss her plan with the leaders of Mahagathbandhan and initiate a move to "resolve the Kashmir problem".
"Peace and harmony should be restored in Kashmir at any cost. If the leaders want, they can send me to Kashmir. I don't want any chair for that. I'll stay in Kashmir for a few months and will try to end the impasse by taking women, youth and students into confidence," she said.
When asked whether it was possible to restore peace in the Kashmir Valley, she asserted: "Nothing is impossible. If you have the political will, you can restore peace in the Valley".
Former BJP-made J&K CM and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the offer made by Mamata Bannerjee. Welcoming her offer, she said: "We would welcome Mamata Bannerjee Didi with open arms. She has the conviction, authority and respect to understand the aspirations of our people". |
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