Legacy of dialogue process pursued by Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh needs to be revived: Mirwaiz
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for the revival of the dialogue process between India and Pakistan, as well as between Delhi and Srinagar, citing the legacies of former Prime Ministers Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. He emphasized that meaningful engagement is essential for peace and criticized the administration's recent bans on books and ideas.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing tensions and the search for diplomatic solutions in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday (July 6, 2026) said the legacy of the dialogue process pursued during the tenures of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh “needs to be revived and taken forward”.
The article presents the Mirwaiz's perspective neutrally, providing context for his arguments without taking a stance.
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