J&K CM Omar Abdullah backs efforts to resume dialogue with Pakistan

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed support for initiatives seeking dialogue between India and Pakistan, citing a joint open letter signed by over 100 individuals from both countries. He acknowledged statements made by Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who advocated for improved relations between the two nations. Abdullah emphasized that cross-border tensions have persisted for decades and questioned why calls for dialogue from his region are met with criticism while similar sentiments from other leaders are not.