PM Modi's surprise visit to Pakistan evokes mixed reponse

BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said the Prime Minister's visit should be welcomed as good relations between India and Pakistan augur well for regional peace. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Lahore, saying it is a step in the right direction.

style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The Congress has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pakistan was pre-arranged and cannot be termed as statesmanship.

CPI has welcomed the Prime Minister decision to visit Lahore, saying it would help take forward the Indo-Pak dialogue process. Janta Dal (United) leader K C Tyagi has said that he is stunned by the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to Pakistan. Sudheendra Kulkarni, Chairman of Observer Research Foundation, said that it’s a courageous step.