Terming the 8-point formula announced by the Centre as a welcome step, the J&K Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar has called upon all the parties especially the separatists to come forward for a dialogue so that lasting solution can be found and the state progresses ahead. The Minister was addressing a gathering in Maha Gram Sabha under NREGA in Reasi of Jammu Division. Asking the parties to shun their hard stances, the Minister asked them to take into account the problems being faced by the common men in the disturbances and effectively participate in the dialogue process. Appreciating the efforts of the Chief Minister, the Minister said that he has always advocated for involving all the parties in finding a lasting solution to the vexed issue. The Minister said that government is committed to equitable development of all areas and peace is pre-requisite to make much needed headway in development process.