Senior Congress leader Saifudin Soz has welcomed the Government of India’s offer of talks with Hurriyat.
“I heartily welcome GoI’s offer of talks with the Hurriyat.I have a feeling that the Hurriyat and particularly JRL leadership shoulddeclare its intention of joining the talks,” Soz, said in a statement.
He said, “The Government of India’s intention to initiatetalks with the Hurriyat will be welcomed by all sections of public opinion inthe state, especially in Kashmir.”
Soz said, “Hurriyat Conference would be well advised todeclare its intention to join the talks without laying any conditions.”
“The Hurriyat Conference should appreciate that Governmentof India has by its declaration realized the significance of the Hurriyat asthe genuine representative of the people of Kashmir,” he said.
“It is an opportunity to break the deadlock and move forwardto work resolutely for restoring dignified peace in the troubled Kashmir,” Sozadded.