Srinagar March 04:(KNS)  Awami National Conference President Begum Khalida Shah on welcomes decision to open Kashmir’s historic Jamia Masjid  to people for prayers.

 In statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS) ANC Chief Begum Khalida Shah while welcoming the decision to open the historic Jamia  Masjid for regular prayers said that this decision would go a long way to rebuild confidence  among the people of Kashmir alongside bridging the gap of prevailing uncertainty & alienation among the people in J&K.

Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel8px;"> The ANC Chief further urged the LG government to initiate the process of dialogue and reconciliation in solving the genuine socio-political aspirations of the people. She said unless the govt doesn’t take people into confidence  all exercises to bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir would not bear any desired results. The ruling clique  instead of taking shelter under use of muscle power need to build bridges with all segments of the society, all stakeholders , civil society groups and political parties  by holding dialogue and reconciliation to bring peace in the trouble torn Jammu and Kashmir.

Begum Khalida Shah further demanded that all the political prisoners irrespective of their beliefs should be set free unconditionally to pave way for a much awaited dialogue process for peace in J&K & redressal of its economic & political issues which no longer can be swept under the carpet.(KNS)