Mehbooba thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for Ramadan ceasefire in Kashmir
Srinagar, May 16 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday welcomed the central government’s announcement of halting operations in the state during Ramadan, saying the decision will go a long way in creating a “peaceful and amicable environment for a sustained dialogue.”
In a series of tweets, Mehbooba thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh for the initiative.
“I wholeheartedly welcome the Ramadan ceasefire & would like to thank @narendramodi ji & @rajnathsingh ji for their personal intervention. My gratitude also to the leaders & parties who participated in the All Party Meeting & helped build consensus towards this announcement,” Mehbooba tweeted.
In another tweet, she said: “The month of Ramadan is a harbinger of peace & such a decision will go a long way in creating a peaceful & amicable environment for a sustained dialogue.”
Centre has announced a conditional ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir during the month of Ramadan.
While the forces have been asked not to launch anti-militancy operations during the holy month, they have been given the right to retaliate “if attacked or if essential to protect the lives of innocent people.”
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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