New Delhi: A 27-member delegation of the European Union discussed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval today and likely to visit the valley tomorrow, sources said.
The visit comes on the heels of a US Congressional meeting in Washington, where a group of lawmakers expressed concern about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following the Centre’s move to end the state’s special granted under the Constitution and bifurcate it into two union territories.
In a communique, the PM’s office said, “Prime Minister, while welcoming the delegation to India, expressed the hope that they have a fruitful visit to various parts of the country, including to Jammu and Kashmir. 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.”
Without naming Pakistan, PM Modi told the EU lawmakers that urgent action was required against all those who support or sponsor terror activities and use terrorism as a state policy.