Our priority is to strengthen democracy in J&K: PM

Today’s meeting on J&K is an important step in ongoing efforts towards a developed and progressive J&K: PM

Delimitation has to happen at a quick pace so that J&K gets an elected Government: PM

New Delhi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held an all-party meeting with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir.

Soon after the meeting, the Home Minister Amit Shah remarked that today’s meeting was held in a very cordial environment. Everyone expressed their commitment to democracy and the constitution. It was stressed to strengthen the democratic process in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called today’s meeting with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir an important step in the ongoing efforts towards a developed and progressive J&K, where all-round growth is furthered.

In a series of tweets after the meeting, the Prime Minister said.

“Today’s meeting with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir is an important step in the ongoing efforts towards a developed and progressive J&K, where all-round growth is furthered.

“Our priority is to strengthen grassroots democracy in J&K. Delimitation has to happen at a quick pace so that polls can happen and J&K gets an elected Government that gives strength to J&K’s development trajectory.”

“Our democracy’s biggest strength is the ability to sit across a table and exchange views. I told the leaders of J&K that it is the people, specially the youth who have to provide political leadership to J&K, and ensure their aspirations are duly fulfilled.”

However, there were some critical voices too. The government has drawn flak from Kashmiri Pundits and there were many who felt that their representation was completely ignored by the government in an effort to reach a deal with the Muslim leaders from Kashmir, especially from the valley.