Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have hailed the statement of Union Home Minister in the Parliament in which he has reiterated the commitment of the Centre for holding quiet dialogue with all sections of the opinion in the State and also to withdraw significant number of security forces keeping in view the improvement in the situation.<br/><br/>National Conference President and Union Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah has termed the statement very encouraging and urged separatist groups to join the process without wasting time. Talking to AIR Srinagar correspondent, he opined the reduction of forces would go a long way in improving the atmosphere in the state.<br/><br/>PDP leader, Muzaffar Hussain Beigh has also welcomed the statement of the Union Home Minister and termed it quite significant.<br/>