August 12, 2016 5:22 PM

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Political parties impress upon govt to start confidence building measures to restore normalcy in Kashmir valley

All party meeting convened by the government to discuss Kashmir situation has ended at Parliament House this evening. During the meeting, political parties impressed upon the government to immediately start confidence building measures to restore normalcy in Kashmir valley. The parties were also in favour of holding talks with all stakeholders. Home Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to brief the media about the outcome of the meeting later.<br/> <br/>AIR correspondent reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union Ministers including, Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj attended the meeting. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury and Sharad Yadav of JD(U) were among those present in the meeting.<br/><br/>Earlier, the Lok Sabha before adjourning sine die passed an unanimous resolution appealing all sections of society to work for the early restoration of normalcy and harmony in the Kashmir valley. The resolution called for restoring confidence in people, in general and youth in particular in the valley. <br/><br/>It expressed serious concern over prolonged curfew, violence and loss of lives there. It also said the House has a firm view that there cannot be any compromise on India's unity, integrity and national security. Earlier, the Rajya Sabha had passed a similar resolution.

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