Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Rural Development Ali Mohd. Sagar has welcomed the recent statement of the Union Home Minister regarding the importance of holding dialogue for resolving the issues concerning the State. Mohd. Sagar said that the separatists should adopt a positive approach and come to table so that a lasting solution can be found for ushering everlasting peace in the State. Speaking after inaugurating the Maha Gram Sabha organized by the Department of Rural Development at Doda, Sh. Sagar asked the separatists to shun the policy of holding people hostage by resorting to hartals. He said that separatists should adopt a pragmatic approach and come forward so that the vexed issue can be resolved.