September 12, 2010 4:31 PM

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Kashmir issue: Antony rules out difference of opinion in Union Cabinet

Defence Minister Mr A.K.Antony has ruled out any difference of opinion in the union cabinet on Kashmir issue. Interacting with media persons at Thiruvanathapuram, he said, the center is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in Kashmir valley. However, the Minister clarified that he has no rift with the home minister on the issue. Mr Antony said, the meeting of cabinet committee on security to be held tomorrow will discuss the issues related to violence in Kashmir valley and Armed Forces Special Powers Act. He clarified that any decision on the issue will be unanimous. Our correspondent reports that the CCS meeting, to be chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, will discuss the situation in Kashmir and consider options like partial withdrawal of AFSPA from certain parts of the state. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been pressing the Centre to withdraw the AFSPA from some areasof the state and announce some political initiatives.Meanwhile, with the Cabinet Committee on Security set to meet tomorrow, the BJP today warned against any move to dilute the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). The party said, it would demoralize the armed forces in theValley. Party spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said, the BJP would like to warn that any weakening of the AFSPA is unacceptable and no attempt be made under political pressure to compromise the morale of the security forces who sacrificed their lives while fighting the terrorists and ensuring security.

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