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"The time has come to take coordinated, concrete
and determined steps for the welfare of the people of
the state and work for rebuilding a khushhal Kashmir-free
from violence and disturbances."
---Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister, J&K |
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"Ultimately,
you (Azad) will be judged by your governments commitment
to providing economic development, creating employment
and other opportunities, especially for the youth of the
state."
---Sonia Gandhi, president,
Congress |
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"Even after such a tragedy, they (India and Pakistan)
have not been able to rise beyond petty politics."
---Ghulam Qadir, resident, Chamkote |
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"It
is ironic that when the world is changing into global
village, Kashmiris across the LoC have been kept away
from each other."
---Miwaiz Umer Farooq,
chairman, Hurriyat Conference |
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"Our minister Taj Mohiuddin visited this place several
times during the elections..., but has not set foot in
this village since the earthquake struck and almost destroyed
our lives."
---Mohammad Muneer, resident, Jabla village, Uri |
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"There
is no mention in the Constitution that the CM must be
from a particular region (Kashmir). Moreover when we talk
of J&K state, it means all the three regions, Ladakh,
Kashmir and Jammu are the part of the state."
---Hakim Mohammad Yasin,
Revenue Minister |
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"The people of Pakistan are committed to the cause
of Kashmir and want a just and equitable resolution to
the dispute in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri
people."
---Pervez Musharraf, President, Pakistan |
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"Time
has come for political resolution of Kashmir issue as
well. India, Pakistan and the leadership in Kashmir have
been making efforts to resolve the issue and the present
proximity on humanitarian grounds would strengthen these
efforts."
---Mirwaiz Umer Farooq,
chairman, Hurriyat Conference |
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"How can we sleep peacefully here? We can still feel the
earth underneath us shaking."
— Hammed, quake survivor,
Thajal village |
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"Time
has come for political resolution of Kashmir issue as
well. India, Pakistan and the leadership in Kashmir have
been making efforts to resolve the issue and the present
proximity on humanitarian grounds would strengthen these
efforts."
---Mirwaiz Umer Farooq,
chairman, Hurriyat Conference |
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"We will allow any amount of people coming across
the Line of Control to meet their relatives and assist
with the reconstruction effort."
Pervez Musharraf, Pak President |
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"The quake has given a setback
to terrorists, but their endeavours to infiltrate continue.
These are acts of desperation to keep terrorism alive.
We will not allow them to take advantage of the situation."
Gen
JJ Singh, Army Chief |
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"India thinks we are with Pakistan and Pakistan thinks
we are with India. No one has come to our rescue."
Ishtiaq from Chatkadien village
on the LoC |
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"Musharraf assured me that
any solution to the Kashmir issue that is acceptable to
the Kashmiris would be acceptable to Pakistan as well."
FMirwaiz Umer
Farooq, chairman, Hurriyat |
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"If
we (Cong-NC coalition government in 1987) are responsible
for this (militancy) then from where did the bombs and
guns come?’’
Farooq Abdullah, patron, National
Conference |
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"I have openly voiced my concerns
about the non-serious approach of the government in dealing
sternly with the separatist leaders for violating the
terms anf conditions of permit during their recent visit
to PoK. But nothing happened so far from the government
side.’’
Som Nath Dabgotra,
president, state Janata Party |
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‘‘There
can be political differences among Muftiahib, Bhatsahib
or Farooqsahib but we all want an acceptable solution
for it (Kashmir dispute).’’
Farooq Abdullah, patron, National
Conference |
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"Had the governments in the
1980s heeded public voice, there could not have been so
much of bloodshed in Kashmir."
Atal Behari
Vajpayee, Former PM |
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"It
is the overwhelming desire of the peoples in both our
countries (India & Pakistan) for friendly relations.
Our governments respond to these sentiments and work towards
a positive outcome of our deliberations."
Natwar Singh, Foreign Minister |
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"Now there is a realisation that
coercive diplomacy can no longer work and I am hopeful
that a solution (to the Kashmir issue) acceptable to Pakistan,
India and the people of Jammu and Kashmir can be achieved."
Pervez Musharraf,
President, Pakistan |
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"...I
believe that we should continue to debate and think about
the future of Kashmir."
Sikander Hayat, Prime Minister,
PoK |
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"I will prefer death than return
to Pakistan occupied Kashmir."
Shabir Hussain,
who returned to J&K after spending 27 years as a migrant
in PoK. |
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"Muslims
also crave for the return of their Pandit brethren for
which an initiative needs to be taken."
Shoiab Anayat Malik, secretary,
Action Committee for the Return of Kashmiri Pandits |
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"Let us not be under any misconception
that PoK soil has been the breeding ground of militancy”.
Sardar Abdul
Qayyum, former president, PoK |
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‘‘Pakistan
should also realise that our Kashmir can never become
their part."
Omar Abdullah, president,
National Conference |
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‘‘The Hizbul Mujahideen
is a powerful group. The participation of Hizbul in the
dialogue will make the talks process more reliable.’’
Mehbooba Mufti,
chief, People’s Democratic Party |
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"Human
rights violation continues despite the PM’s assurance.
The common man has got no respite."
Bilal Gani Lone, Hurriyat
leader |
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"If the mainstream politicians
are allowed to go to Pakistan it will be one of the biggest
ever CBMs of the ongoing peace process.’’
Mufti Mohammad
Sayeed, J&K Chief Minister |
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‘‘Kashmiris
are the enemies of neither India nor Pakistan.’’
Farooq Abdullah, former J&K
Chief Minister |
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"We want the dialogue process
to be result-oriented and initiate a new era of peace
and cooperation in South Asia."
Pervez Musharraf,
Pakistan President |
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‘‘Time
has come to free the people from the fear of the gun.’’
Muzaffar Hussain Beig, Minister
for Finance & Planning |
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"Ceasefire (by militants in
Kashmir) is out of question unless India accepts the conditions
we have laid down for this purpose long ago."
Salahuddin,
head, Hizbul Mujahideen |
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"...the
fact that Jammu has been ignored by the Centre in the
ongoing peace process is another indicator that nobody
worries about the sentiments of Jammu people,’’"
Nirnmal Singh, J&K BJP
president |
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"Hurriyat Conference has started
dialogue process with both India and Pakistan and it will
continue till a solution to Kashmir issue is found"
Mirwaiz Umer
Farooq, chairman, Hurriyat Conference |
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"...the
solution of the Kashmir issue has to flow from the State
and not from anywhere else."
Omar Abdullah, president,
National Conference |
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‘‘Prime Minister Singh
assured us that he would address all issues, including
the dignity of Kashmiris. He gave a clear assurance about
troop reduction. Now when I meet President Musharraf,
I will try to put forth our viewpoint so that we strengthen
the process between India and Pakistan.’’
Mirwaiz Umar
Farooq, Hurriyat chairman |
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‘‘It
is clear that with accepting the conditions of the Hurriyat
leaders, specially to review the cases of POTA and PSA
detenees, this government has committed a blunder."
Hari Om, J&K BJP vice-president |
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‘‘The talks cannot go to
a higher level than this. And if they don’t succeed
then there is nothing else in sight.’’
Mirwaiz Umer
Farooq, Hurriyat leader |
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‘‘The
confidence building measures including representation
to Kashmiri Pandits in Parliament and J&K Assembly
and constitutional guarantees to safeguard their social,
economic rights are mandatory for encouraging us to enter
into a fruitful dialogue with majority community (the
Muslims) in Kashmir.’’
M.K.Kaw, All India Kashmiri
Samaj (AIKS) president |
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"There is a need for consensus
relating to the dialogue process. Both Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh and President Musharraf are sincere in
their peace efforts."
J&K Chief
Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed |
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"The
Indian intervention in Kashmir with very heavy military
presence ... is what deformed the life of the Valley long
before Pakistan-sponsored jihadis started doing their
stuff."
Salman Rushdie, author |
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"I appeal to the gun wielding
youth to give peace a chance especially now when the dialogue
at the highest level is taking place."
J & K CM
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed |
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"On
our visit to Pakistan, we got no impression that the leadership
there was averse to Hurriyat talking to New Delhi. In
fact, Musharraf told us that Pakistan had no problem if
we talked to India."
Shahid-ul-Islam, spokesperson
for Mirwaiz, Hurriyat leader |
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‘‘The scale of the Kashmir
exodus was larger than in Kosovo, yet the world remained
silent."
Rahul Pandit,
director, Foundation Against Continuing Terrorism (FACT). |
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"Politics
and religion in Islam cannot be separated."
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Hurriyat
hardliner |
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"The Indian businessmen came
around to explore investment opportunities ...but were
told that unless there is simultaneous progress on the
political front and on resolution of all outstanding issues
including Kashmir, Pakistan cannot open its doors to Indian
investment."
Waseem Haqqi,
Chairman of Board of Investment |
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"There
is no infiltration whatsoever taking place. I will be
raising the issue of alleged cross-border infiltration
with the Indian Prime Minister."
Pak President Pervez Musharraf |
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"We believe that this dialogue process should be
irreversible and every effort must be made to find a just
and durable resolution of the Kashmir dispute that is
acceptable to all three stakeholders -- Pakistan, India
and the Kashmiri people."
Pak PM Shaukat Aziz |
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‘‘Time
of patchwork policy on Kashmir is over. The Centre must
show sincerity.’’
Saleem Geelani, senior leader,
Hurriyat Conference |
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"I can provide a solution, which is largely acceptable
to a cross-section of people, but I haven’t done
so because there are no takers for it."
Dr Karan Singh, MP and former Sardar-e-Riyasat
of Jammu Kashmir |
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"My
ambition was to bring complete normalcy in the Valley.
But, compared to previous years, the violence level in
the state has come down."
Lt Gen Hari Prasad, Northern
Army Commander |
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‘‘After the KPs, the Kashmiri Muslims are the
real representatives of the Kashmir and both should be
given a chance to take part in the ongoing peace process
and proposed talks with the Indian Government in near
future.’’
Rattan Lal,general secretary, AMCCC |
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‘‘Dr
Manmohan Singh has superficially touched the Kashmir issue
and this has vindicated our stand that New Delhi is not
serious on resolving the Kashmir dispute. ’’
Syed Ali Shah Geelani |
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‘‘Why should we go to Delhi and waste our time?
We are not against talks but the Government of India should
fix a date for it and then invite us properly.’’
Maulvi Abbas Ansari, former chairman
of the moderate Hurriyat faction |
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"This
road (violence) will take you nowwhere. Killing of innocent
people, including political activists, will not solve
the problem."
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, J&K
Chief Minister |
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"Some countries use terrorism as a weapon. They think
it is a low-cost option to unleash a proxy war on neighbours...
The theory that their religions are superior gives rise
to fundamentalism and terrorism...it is not necessary
to mention any name... it is not our style to name people."
Shivraj Patil, Home Minister |
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"Pakistan
claims to be a well-wisher of Kashmiris and wants them
to see free... It should stop sending militants to Kashmir
and allow people of the state to live in peace without
the fear of gun."
Mehbooba Mufti, president, People's
Democratic Party |
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For those who've picked up arms, it's a conscientious
decision....We are unambiguous that we'll pursue our freedom
struggle in a peaceful way.''
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chief, Tehreek-e-Hurriyat
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"Be willing to be killed and refuse to retaliate.
That requires the bravery of a martyr, which we are lacking
today. The solution to the JK problem requires great will
and determination which is missing."
Tushar Gandhi, great grandson of
Mahatma Gandhi |
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"The
coalition government in the state favoured the policy
of dialogue within Jammu and Kashmir on the one side and
with the neighbouring country on the other to address
the Kashmir problem."
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, CM, J&K |
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"...the
Hurriyat Conference needs to accept its responsibility
for human rights violation against the Kashmiri Pandits
in Kashmir and their consequent forced exodus"
O N Pandita, chairman, Panun Kashmir
Movement |
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"Time
has come to put an end to this senseless bloodshed and
work towards the economic development of the state."
’ Muzaffar Hussain Beig, Minister
for Finance and Planning |
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‘‘The
number of Bangladeshi exfilitrators is so much that we
can’t keep them in lock ups.’’
’ S P Vaid,Inspector General
of Police, Jammu range |
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"We
will talk to the people of Ladakh as well and work on
the common minumum programe with the Kashmiri migrants.
Not only the Kashmiri Pandits, we will also involve Sikhs
and Christians in the dialogue."
’ Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Hurriyat
Chairman |
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‘‘The
Kashmir dispute can be resolved only through implementation
of the UN resolutions. We will not allow any sell-out
or compromise on the Kashmir issue. The blood of the Kashmiris
cannot go waste’
’ Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman,
Hurriyat Conference |
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The Hurriyat will consider preparing
a roadmap for the return of Kashmiri Pandits. There
are some vested interests who may try to derail the
rehabilitation of the Kashmiri migrants, but the rehabilitation
will move in the right direction.''
Prof Abdul Gani Bhat,
former Hurriyat chairman
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"We are in favour of dialogue
with the Hurriyat Conference. Despite these threats,
we will not bow down and return."
Rattan Lal Bhan, Chairman of the All India Kashmiri
Hindu Forum
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"Pandits will return to the Valley with
a deeper sense of security and dignity. And that, unmistakably,
requires a favourable environment."
Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Hurriyat Chairman
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"I hope improving relations between
India and Pakistan will boost tourism in Kashmir,"
Ghulam Hassan Mir, Kashmir's Tourism Minister
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If I write my nationality as Indian,
then I should advocate the Indian viewpoint everywhere,
which is not possible for me,''
Shabir Ahmed Shah, senior separatist leader
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It’s important for us to
give a clear preception about governance in Kashmir
to Delhi so that disinformation doesn’t spread
here:.
Mehbooba
Mufti
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It is impressive how quick the transition
has been in Jammu and Kashmir from a situation of desperation
only a few years ago.
Mufti
Mohd Sayeed |
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Kashmir have been deprived of
the rights guaranteed under the constitution on the
plea of the special status under Art 370 which was a
temporary provision and is still being retained.
Chaman
Lal Gupta
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There are certain elements who want
to disturb on the names of elections but my party workers
should not indulge themselves in any such type of things.
Farooq
Abdullah |
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If Pakistan was sincere towards
the people of Jammu and Kashmir, it would not try to
stall the construction of the Baglihar power project
aimed at ending their prolonged hardship.
Mufti
Mohd Sayeed
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We want carving out of a separate
homeland for our community in Kashmir valley that will
be administered directly by the Centre till the time it
can evolve its own economic and political infrastructure.
Panun
Kashmir |
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The LoC cannot become border
nor any plan to change the status of LoC would be acceptable.
World community has been realising that peace cannot
prevail without resolving the Kashmir issue.
Pervez Musharraf
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The baggage of animosity between
India and Pakistan has started reducing. There could be
hiccups in this process but the people of the state have
to be in the forefront of the peace offensive.
Mufti
Mohd Sayeed |
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The neighbouring country should
not jeopardise our power project. It is built on our
river - Chenab. Do kashmiris have no right on their
own waters?
J&K FM Muzaffar Beig
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