Home Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow to take stock of the situation of the valley which is facing unrest for the last one and half month. Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi will also accompany by the Minister. During his visit, Mr. Singh may hold talks with cross section of people. His visit will take place days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern and pain over the situation there. This is the second visit of Mr. Singh in a month.<br/><br/>Earlier, the Home Minister had said the Centre wants an emotional relationship with the state and not just need-based.Mr Singh had said the central government will talk to whosoever needed once peace and normalcy is restored in the state.<br/><br/>Yesterday, while meeting a joint opposition delegation led by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Prime Minister had asked all political parties to work together to find a permanent and lasting solution to problems in Jammu and Kashmir.The valley is witnessing unrest following the killing of a terrorist in an encounter with security forces.'
News On AIR | August 23, 2016 5:12 PM
Rajnath Singh to undertake a two-day visit to J&K