Mehbooba Mufti Calls for LoC Representatives Panel

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged the formation of a panel of representatives from both sides of the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir to address regional issues. She appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to convene this committee and encouraged the release of Kashmiri youth from prisons nationwide.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday called for the formation of a panel with representatives from both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to address the region's issues.

Speaking at the 25th foundation day function of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to establish a committee of 20 representatives from each side.

Mehbooba criticized Shah's statements about reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and asked him to instead form a committee of representatives to discuss shared issues. She emphasized the need for biannual meetings to foster dialogue and proposed a similar approach to that of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

She challenged Shah to set aside his ego for the nation's sake and facilitate this collaborative effort, questioning his patriotism and courage to replicate Vajpayee's initiatives. Furthermore, she advocated for the release of Kashmiri youth imprisoned across the country.

(With inputs from agencies.)