All Party delegation to visit Jammu today

An all Party delegation will visit Jammu today after meeting with about 200 members from different sections of society in Srinagar yesterday. The delegation led by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is deliberating to assess the situation arising out due to the unrest in the Kashmir valley.

The delegation is on a two-day visit to the state. During the first day of its visit, the delegation yesterday met about 30 delegations from various sections of society and listened to their point of view to reach at a common solution to the current scenario in Kashmir valley. 

A detailed presentation was given by the State Government highlighting various issues related to the current scenario. It was emphsasised that a clear roadmap needs to be drawn with a



focus on the way forward. It was also stressed upon that the recommendations of Working Groups and Parliamentary delegations need to be considered.

While interacting with the delegation, Ms Mehbooba Mufti said that Kashmir is a common issue of national interest and should not be viewed as a political issue. All the parties agreed to this fact and emphasised that steps need to be taken to restore normalcy and peace in Kashmir at the earliest.

In addition to the political parties, the delegation also met delegations of academicians, teachers and student associations, representatives of school management, prominent NGOs and Civil Society. The delegation also met the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir N. N.Vohra later in the evening yesterday.