Interlocutor asks PM to take fresh political initiatives

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 6/23/2013 11:29:14 PM

SRINAGAR, June 23: Former central interlocutor on Kashmir, Radha Kumar today urged prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh to take some fresh political initiatives during his Kashmir visit.
She said it would be better for Dr Singh if he concentrates on the Kashmir issue rather than providing economic packages to the state.
“I am not in touch with prime minister’s Office (PMO), still I believe that Dr Singh during his Kashmir visit will take some initiatives for the resolution of Kashmir problem. Let the prime minister come up with some bold initiatives which would prove beneficial in the long run for the resolution of Kashmir issue,” Radha told a local news agency, CNS. She added that all are hoping that the PM’s visit will make a difference this time.
She said prime minister should not repeat what happened in the past. “During every visit the union government bestows the state government with economic packages without touching the main issue. I hope this time Dr Singh will hit the cord and make some important announcements,” the ex-interlocutor said.
Coming down heavily on senior Congress leader Makhan Lal Fotedar for his recent statement, she said it is absurd to claim that Indira-Abdullah accord has already settled the Kashmir issue. “Kashmir is an issue and it needs to be addressed. If it is not an issue then what for the interlocutors visited the state and even we have in our recommendations mentioned that this issue needs to be addressed,” Radha said, adding that Fotedar is an independent man and he can talk anything.
She claimed that government of India is very much serious in bringing Hurriyat leaders across the table. However, the Hurriyat leaders have no proper strategy and they are beating about the bush. Hurriyat leaders should come across the table and find a lasting solution to Kashmir problem. Centre is serious but the Hurriyat leaders do not make an effort and they lack strategy, Radha claimed.

 

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