JAMMU & KASHMIR New Delhi to start sustained dialogue in J&K: Rajnath | KNO Published 340 weeks ago on October 23, 2017 By KashmirNewsObserver Home Minister Rajnath Singh Monday made a major announcement while addressing the media in New Delhi and said that the Centre has decided to start a “sustained dialogue” in Jammu and Kashmir. Rajnath also announced that former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma has been appointed as the Centre’s representative or interlocutor. On being asked whether the talks with Hurriyat leaders will be on the agenda, Rajnath Singh made it clear that the government is going to engage “all political parties and stakeholders to ensure that peace is restored in the Valley”. He added that Dineshwar Sharma will have the right to “engage whatever parties he wishes to”. He added that apart from engaging in talks with all shareholders, as a representative of the government, Dineshwar Sharma will initiate sustained and dialogue to understand legitimate aspirations of people in Jammu & Kashmir. The Home Minister said that the Centre will ensure that peace in Kashmir is maintained. (Courtesy FE) Up Next Freedom Party delegation visits SKIMS to enquire health of Shabir Shah's father in law | KNO Don't Miss Sakhawat Centre distributes scholarships in Kishtwar | KNO