Pak’s role has not been “Paak” on Kashmir: Rajnath Singh

TIL Desk/National/Srinagar-While political parties, including BJP’s coalition partner Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), are pitching for “dialogue with separatists and Pakistan”, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday offered no dialogue with separatists and asked Pakistan to “change its mindset on Kashmir”.

Speaking in Srinagar after a two-day visit to the turmoil-hit Valley, during which he met several political parties, 30 civil society delegations and the assessed security situation, the Union Minister said, “The (Union) government will welcome any constructive suggestions on Kashmir.

We want to build an emotional bond between the Centre and Kashmir and a dialogue is possible to resolve differences people may have.”However, indicating a hardening position on separatists, Mr. Singh asked Pakistan to “change its mindset on Kashmir” and stressed that “terrorism in any form will not be tolerated”.