Joint opposition from Jammu and Kashmir to meet PM Modi today

A delegation of joint opposition from Jammu and Kashmir will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today on Kashmir crisis. The delegation led by former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will apprise the Prime Minister of the ground situation in the state. The delegation will include CPI-M MLA Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami, state Congress President G A Mir, senior leaders of National Conference and some Independent MLAs.

The state is in the grip of a prolonged spell of protests and violence since the gunning down of a militant commander by security



forces on 8th of last month. Sources in the opposition parties said, the delegation will request the Prime Minister to impress upon the state government to stop dealing with the situation administratively as it was leading to disaffection, especially among the youth. They said, the delegation will also emphasize the need to initiate a dialogue with all stakeholders to bring an end to the unrest.

The delegation met President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday seeking political solution of the unrest in the Valley. It also submitted a memorandum to the President.