Can't think about India's future without Kashmir: Rajnath Singh in Kashmir

August 25, 2016 12:23

Home Minister Rajnath Singh met with Jammu-Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti to discuss the situation in the violent valley. Kashmir has witnessed 48 days of curfew. Rajnath, who is on a two-day visit to the valley addressed the media after his meeting with the CM.

Here are the highlights of his speech:

>> I had meetings with more than 20 delegations here,all want peace in Kashmir

>> Extremely saddned by the situation in Kashmir

>> I appeal to the youth in Kashmir to maintain peace in the region

>> We have to identify those elements who are trying to mislead some of our youth in Kashmir

>> Youth in Kashmir should have pens, books and computers in their hands, not stones

>> We cannot think about India's future without Kashmir

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