Govt ready for talks with any group which abjures violence in J&K: Prime Minister
merisarkar news service
New Delhi, August 15, 2010
Ready to talk to anyone who shuns violence: PM
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said that naxalism has emerged as a serious challenge to internal security and that there is need to rise above personal and political interests to tackle the menace.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort after unfurling the national tri-colour on Independence Day, the Prime Minister asked them to abjure violence and to come for talks with the government. At the same time, he said that his government will deal firmly with those who resort to violence.
Dr. Singh said, the Centre will provide all possible help to State governments to maintain the rule of law in areas affected by Naxalism.
The Prime Minister has called upon all countrymen particularly the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the North East to adopt democratic means for resolution of issues and join hands with the government for their own and the country's welfare.
Recalling his recent talks with political parties from Jammu and Kashmir he said it would be his endeavor to take this process forward. He reiterated that the government is ready to talk to every person or group that abjures violence and deeply regretted the loss of lives in the cycle of violence which is of no benefit to any one.
Referring to the North East, Dr. Singh underlined that discussion and dialogue are the only options to resolve complex issues and offered to take forward every process of talks which could lead to progress in the resolution of problems. He cautioned all political parties and groups that dispute in the name of the State or Tribe could only harm the country.
The Prime Minister asserted that the dialogue process cannot make any progress with Pakistan unless terrorism emanating from its territory ends. He underlined that India wants prosperity, peace and harmony in its neighboring countries.
