JK party welcomes India’s “ceasefire” between Pakistan; being late is better than not: Omar

Srinagar: The parties in Jamu and Kashmir on Saturday welcomed a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan and expressed their hope for permanent peace in the region. Foreign Minister Vikram Misri announced that the directors of the Indian and Pakistan Military Operations (DGMO) have agreed to stop all shooting and military operations on land, air and ocean starting from 5pm on Saturday. The brief announcement by the Foreign Secretary comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after talks introduced by India and Pakistan in the United States.

Jamu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire, saying it was better to be late than not.

“I welcome the announcement by a spokesperson for the Indian government of the United States on the restoration of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan,” Abdullah told reporters at his residence.

He added: “Late late is better than not, but if this ceasefire is two or three days, maybe the bleeding we see and the precious life we ​​have lost is safe.”

Abdullah said it is now a responsibility for the JK government to provide relief and compensation to those suffering during this period.

“We have announced compensation for the loss of precious lives. Now, we will have to compensate those injured.”

The Chief Minister said that in Chamu, Ponchi, Rajuri, Tandal and other border areas, cross-border shelling and attacks caused a lot of damage.

“Now, we also hope we can resume HAJ flights because we cannot send pilgrims to Haji because the airport is closed,” he said.

Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference on Ruling (NC), also welcomed the ceasefire, stressing the urgent need to end hostilities.

The North Carolina president said in a statement from the party headquarters that his support for the ceasefire acknowledged that the ongoing situation had a significant impact on the people and their property in the region.

“Our people along the LOC (Line of Control) and IB (International Boundaries) are the first to be brunt of the situation between the two neighbors. This measure will greatly alleviate the suffering of our troubled people in the firefight,” he said.

Abdullah stressed that his party has been advocating for a lasting friendship between India and Pakistan.

However, he stressed that the main responsibility for bridging the trust deficit lies in Pakistan, which must address India’s real concern for cross-border terrorism.

Mehbooba Mufti, director of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), welcomed the ceasefire and said the two countries should resolve their problems and find ways to build a permanent peace.

“This is good news for the JK people because they have suffered from cross-border shelling in recent days. I believe this news has made the border tolerant,” Mufti said in a video released by her party.

She said that while terrorism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by anyone, “terrorists should not be sure when there should be war or peace between India and Pakistan.”

“A military solution is not a solution. Ultimately, political intervention should be conducted,” she said.

Mufti said India should play the role of Big Brother in the region.

She added: “Our country is huge and it should not only play the role of a big brother in Pakistan throughout the region, so as to have permanent peace and people’s prosperity.”

The former chief minister of the former JK state expressed hope that the two countries would seek to resolve their differences to establish permanent peace.

“I hope both countries will sit together, solve their problems and find a way to build lasting peace in the future – permanent peace, unaffected by events.

“I’m very happy with the news that Trump gave. It brought a message of peace not only to JK, but to the entire region,” she said.

Senior CPI (M) leader My Tarigami also welcomed the ceasefire, saying it brought great comfort to people on both sides.

Sajad Lone, director of the People’s Congress, said the announcement of the ceasefire was a welcome step and there was a kind of relief everywhere.

“The residents of the J and K border areas have had a painful time. Hope they can get back to life and hope we as a society help them and help them rebuild their homes.”

Jagmohan Singh Raina, chairman of the Sikh Coordination Committee of All Parties (APSCC), called the ceasefire a major development and said the decision not only helped to build peace at the border, but also paved the way for restoring the trust between the two peoples.

Raina has attracted leadership from both countries to solve all outstanding problems through dialogue.