European Union Asks India To Restore Normalcy In Jammu & Kashmir

Expressing concerns over the continuing restrictions on mobility and communications in Kashmir, the European Union asked India to restore normalcy there. Speaking to journalists in his first media interaction here, new EU envoy, Ugo Astuto said the EU’s position on Jammu and Kashmir was “unchanged” – “India must take steps to restore normalcy and rights and freedoms of the people, while understanding India’s security concerns.” Responding to questions about the EU’s response to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB), he said that the structure of equality was enshrined in the Indian Constitution. “We share this idea and hope it would be upheld.” On cross-border terrorism, he said Pakistan must take action against militants and terrorists operating from its soil.