The armed forces have been giving a befitting response to the perpetrators of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, President Ram NathKovind said today and asserted that the government was open to holding talks with those wishing to shun violence and join the mainstream.
In an address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, he also said that violence in the interiors of Jammu and Kashmir was directly related to cross-border infiltration.
The president said that with better coordination, the Army, paramilitary forces and Jammu and Kashmir police were giving a “befitting response” to the perpetrators.
“My Government has kept open the path of dialogue with those who wish to shun violence and join the mainstream, while reposing faith in the Constitution of India,” he said.
Kovind said due to regular efforts of the central and state governments, there has been a significant improvement in internal security of the country.PTI