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NEW DELHI – Amid continued lock-down in the valley, a delegation of over 25 European Union MPs called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval Monday ahead of their visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
This is the first time an international delegation will be visiting J&K after the government scrapped the state’s special status under Article 370. International community has been watching India since Narendra Modi government imposed restrictions on the region for reading down article 370.
“Yes we are going there (J&K) tomorrow. The Prime Minister explained to us about it (abrogation of article 370), but I want to see on the ground how it actually is and talk to some local people. What we all want is normalcy and peace for everyone,” news agnency ANI quoted BN Dunn, a member of the delegation, as saying.
BN Dunn,Member of European Parliament: Yes we are going there(J&K) tomorrow. The Prime Minister explained to us about it(abrogation of article 370) but I want to see on the ground how it actually is& talk to some local people. What we all want is normalcy and peace for everyone. https://t.co/PdX4xhLM3s pic.twitter.com/8H1q2x7uVL
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2019
The delegation was briefed about the situation in J&K.
“PM expressed hope they have fruitful visit to various parts of country, including to J&K. Their visit to Jammu and Kashmir should give the delegation a better understanding of the cultural and religious diversity of the region of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh; apart from giving them a clear view of the development and governance priorities of the region,” a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
#WATCH Delhi: Members of European Parliament called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg today. The delegation would be visiting Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/X4YQEjerLs
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2019
