Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses deep concern and pain over the prevailing situation in Kashmir. "Whether the lives lost are of our youth, security personnel or police, it distresses us," the PM told opposition leaders of J&K. He said that those who lost their lives during the unrest are "part of us, our nation".


Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told a delegation of opposition leaders from Jammu and Kashmir that development alone could not solve every issue indicating that centre may be considering a political initiative to put an end to the unrest that has roiled the state for over a month.

Jammu and Kashmir Congress Chief Ghulam Ahmed Mir said, "The Prime Minister did agree development isn't the only way out, indicating there was perhaps a thinking to start a dialogue. We are hopeful that it will happen soon."

The PM said that parties should reach out to the people and convey their support. "There has to be dialogue, there is need to find a solution," the PM said.