September 12, 2010 6:41 PM

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

Ahead of a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security tomorrow, Defence Minister A K Antony has ruled out any difference of opinion on Kashmir issue. Regarding Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, there may be various points of view, but ultimately, the Government's decision is final. He was asked to comment on reported differences between the Home and Defence ministries on AFSPA in Kashmir. Mr Antony was talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Thiruvanathapuram. Describing the reports about differences in cabinet as imaginary, he said, continuing tension in Kashmir is causing concern to all and the CSS will discuss the situation in Kashmir seriously. The Congress Core Group, which met on Friday in New Delhi, also discussed the Kashmir issue. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been pressing the Centre to withdraw the AFSPA from some areas of the state and announce some political initiatives.

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