Srinagar, May 16 : Rajya Sabha member and senior National Conference leader Muhammad Chowdary Ramzan on Saturday pitched for peaceful relations between India and Pakistan, asserting that progress for both nations is impossible without mutual peace.
Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) Rajya Sabha member Ramzan said the people of both countries face severe challenges, with poverty being the biggest concern.
“Relations are interconnected. As long as these two countries do not maintain peace with each other, they cannot progress,” he said.
The NC leader stated that party president Dr Farooq Abdullah has consistently advocated this position. He pointed out that recent remarks by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary and a former Army chief have echoed similar views.
“Today, the RSS general secretary said this. The former Army chief also said this. You will see in a few days that many more people will come forward to advocate for this,” Ramzan said.
He reiterated that his party’s leadership has long advocated for peace, and that more voices would emerge in support of dialogue between the two neighbours in the coming days.
Senior National conference leader also demanded a ban on drugs and alcohol urged the government to provide compensation to Jammu and Kashmir, describing it as a poor state with abundant resources but numerous problems. (KNS)
