The Hindu : Vohra leaves for Kashmir today

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Monday, Apr 21, 2003

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Vohra leaves for Kashmir today

NEW DELHI APRIL 20. The Centre's interlocutor, N.N. Vohra, will begin a week-long trip to the Kashmir Valley from tomorrow to start a dialogue process with various groups there amid his assertion that ``doors for talks are fully open'' for all sections wanting peace. His mission will start with talks with leaders of political parties represented in the State Assembly and then span to others.

``Initially, I will be holding talks with parties such as the (ruling) People's Democratic Party, the Congress, the National Conference and the CPI (M),'' the Centre's point man told PTI today. These meetings had been fixed after the parties showed willingness to talk following his appointment as the interlocutor. He would also meet prominent individuals, including former Chief Ministers and Ministers ``and all those who want to talk to me.''

He pointed out that the invitation for talks was open to all and that he had not extended any invitation individually. His predecessor, K.C. Pant, had sent letters to all groups, including the Hurriyat Conference and the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party of Shabir Shah.

PTI

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