Sringar:Modi government is likely to initiate talks with Kashmiri separatists in a bid to quell the ongoing unrest in the state. The government intends to hold talks with all stakeholders including political parties in the Valley.
“BJP has committed to hold talks to several leaders including that of Hurriyat”, said Kashmiri pandit activist Sushil Pandit.
Pandit added that the conclave is being hosted by Ram Madhav, director of the India Foundation. However, while the centre is mulling an inclusive talks on the seething issue, the state government seems to be in a disarray.
While the BJP has committed to talk to all stakeholders, state BJP leaders are against to any engagements with the separatists. “The government will discuss the issue with all elected representatives and other organisations. We have informed the BJP leadership at the Centre about our stand. Separatist organizations should not be included in any discussion or deliberation as they are the main culprits,” said BJP leader from Jammu and Kashmir Ravindra Raina.
Raina added that the problem is not across the Valley, but in areas by the border. ” North Kashmir peaceful, not entire valley affected, problem is there after the killing of Pakistan-sponsored terrorist Burhan Wani. There is a group of miscreants they plan to create unrest on Independence Day,” he added.
Slamming the state BJP’s stand, political analyst Sushil Pandit said that state leaders distancing themselves from the talks was meaningless. “Everyone needs to understand that there is a gradual calibrated escalation of problem in Kashmir which is leading to capitulation, it is leading to surrender. It doesn’t show any determination to fight back. It only shows a tendency to compromise with it,” said Pandit.
Regardless of the ongoing tussle over peace talks, sources said that back channel talks are already underway. The unrest is being calibrated from across the border. According to sources, miscreants are pushing youngsters to challenge security forces leading to causalities. While the government is aware of the fact that unrest is orchestrated, the government is making an effort to reach out to all persons and groups concerned.
Besides political leaders, the government will also talk to influential clerics, student leaders. Sources said that the core effort is to restore peace and prevent loss of life.
