Civil societies hail Centre’s Ramzan truce in Kashmir

Civil societies come out in support of the Centre’s cease-ops, announced in Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan, saying it is definitely going to improve the relationship between Delhi and Srinagar. They also appealed that the cease-ops be extended indefinitely and that the “government strives to bring some modicum of peace to this beleaguered region”.

The Centre for Policy Analysis held a meeting in New Delhi to discuss the current situation with representatives from the state wherein its member stated that it is the primary responsibility of a democratic government to protect the lives and liberties of its citizens.

“In conflict situations. it is incumbent upon the government to explore every avenue of conflict resolution short of the use of coercion, force, and intimidation,” Centre for Policy Analysis stated.

It further pointed out that the democratically elected Central government to seriously address and redress the grievances of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“We urge it to resolve the problem in accordance with the tenets of the Constitution of India. This is the obligation that democracy places upon people who occupy positions of power. History will not forgive them if they default on this obligation to the people of the country,” the society said in a statement.