05-16-2006, 02:05 AM
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New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) Government today ruled out demilitarisation or reduction of force in Jammu and Kashmir but said it would continue dialogue those who abjure violence and other responsible groups to bring peace in the state.
"There is no question of demilitarisation... Nor withdrawal of forces... It can only be considered if there is peace and tranquility (in J&K). Instead of cutting down forces, we are strengthening the forces by recruiting heavily, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said intervening in a debate on a BJP-sponsored adjournment motion on the killings in Doda earlier this month.
Giving an identical reply to the discussion on the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Patil made it clear that redeployment of forces did not amount to reduction in forces. There was no question of withdrawal of forces nor demilitarisation until terrorism ends.
The motion in the Lok Sabha was moved by Leader of the Opposition L K Advani who charged the Government with failure to protect the lives of citizens in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
The motion was rejected by a voice vote.
Asserting that Government would do its duty in combating terrorism, Patil said "there is a problem and we have to solve it... There may be mistakes here and there but we have to find a solution." Explaining government's multi-pronged strategy in dealing with the Kashmir issue, including engaging in dialogue "responsible" individuals and groups, Patil said the dialogue process would continue.
Earlier in the day, the issue saw acrimony in both the Houses leading to several adjournments. PTI
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New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) Government today ruled out demilitarisation or reduction of force in Jammu and Kashmir but said it would continue dialogue those who abjure violence and other responsible groups to bring peace in the state.
"There is no question of demilitarisation... Nor withdrawal of forces... It can only be considered if there is peace and tranquility (in J&K). Instead of cutting down forces, we are strengthening the forces by recruiting heavily, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said intervening in a debate on a BJP-sponsored adjournment motion on the killings in Doda earlier this month.
Giving an identical reply to the discussion on the issue in the Rajya Sabha, Patil made it clear that redeployment of forces did not amount to reduction in forces. There was no question of withdrawal of forces nor demilitarisation until terrorism ends.
The motion in the Lok Sabha was moved by Leader of the Opposition L K Advani who charged the Government with failure to protect the lives of citizens in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
The motion was rejected by a voice vote.
Asserting that Government would do its duty in combating terrorism, Patil said "there is a problem and we have to solve it... There may be mistakes here and there but we have to find a solution." Explaining government's multi-pronged strategy in dealing with the Kashmir issue, including engaging in dialogue "responsible" individuals and groups, Patil said the dialogue process would continue.
Earlier in the day, the issue saw acrimony in both the Houses leading to several adjournments. PTI
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