January 5, 2010 5:30 PM

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JK CM seeks initiation of dialogue on autonomy issue

Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the Centre should initiate dialogue with political parties in the state on the issue of autonomy. He said, the quiet diplomacy launched by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram by talking to separatists including Hurriyat Conference will be sustained and help in finding a lasting solution to Kashmir issue. Mr Abdullah also wanted the Centre to initiate dialogue on the recommendations of the Justice Sagir Ahmed Committee on autonomy. Asked about the demand by some of his ministers for restoration of pre-1953 status, he said, only time will tell what course the dialogue will take place adding that there is a need to build a consensus within all shades of opinion of the state.

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