Interaction between Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims on the cards

In the backdrop of abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A, government has planned to organise interactive sessions between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits.

The proposal was discussed by the officials with some political leaders, who termed it as an effort to bridge the gap between different communities, especially in the Valley, which has been shut for two months after the Centre revoked special status of the state.

Surinder Amberdar, a senior BJP leader and the member of the J&K Legislative Council till October 31, said, the proposal has been thoroughly discussed by the government as an initiative to start a fresh beginning in J&K post abrogation of Article 370.

“The final dates will be decided by the government after all preparations for the meeting are done. Not only the government but the BJP also wants to start a new beginning in Jammu and Kashmir,’’ said Amberdar, who is currently shuttling between Srinagar and Jammu regions since the removal of special status of J&K and creation of two UTs.

Sources said that officials have started chalking out the strategy how it could be done, especially when the government will move to the winter capital in Jammu where darbar move offices will open next month for next six months.

However, Javeed Ahmad, a Kashmir-based political commentator, said, instead of these interactions, the government should open channels of communication with the mainstream leadership, who are serving detention after the removal of special status given to the J&K government.