Summary Modi held a meeting with the delegation led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
NEW DELHI (Web Desk) – After continuously ignoring the suffering of people in occupied Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally emphasised on the dialogue process to find a lasting solution to the issue but ‘within the Constitutional framework,’ the Times of India reported on Monday.
During meeting with the delegation led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Modi expressed concern at the prevailing situation in the Valley and appealed for restoration of normalcy in the region which has been witnessing violence for the last 44 days.
"We need to find a permanent and lasting solution to the problem within the framework of the Constitution," the Prime Minister said.
The meeting comes after the Supreme Court of India observed that Kashmir issue has to be resolved politically.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Indian apex court observed this while hearing a plea on Kashmir situation, asking Solicitor General to let petitioner Bhim Singh meet Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and express his suggestions and complaints.
“This issue has various dimensions and therefore should be dealt with politically. Everything can’t be managed in judicial parameters," observes the court.
CURFEW IN KASHMIR
The Indian-held Kashmir remains under strict curfew for the 45th day in a row.
The valley has been crippled by curfew and restrictions imposed by authorities since July 9, a day after the killing of top Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Burhan Wani by Indian troops in Kokernag area of Islamabad district.
More than 70 people have been killed in firing by Indian security forces in the weeks of unrest while thousands have been injured, mostly by pellet firing.
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has already extended the ongoing protest shutdown till August 25.
There is an acute shortage of commodities as a result of intervention by personnel of Indian armed forces in supply of food items as drivers of oil tankers and truck owners are given life threats by the men in uniform.
The blockade of supplies from outside to the landlocked valley is hitting the common hard in Kashmir.
