Talk Of New Political Party Gains Grounds As Eight Politicians Meet J&K LG

For the first time after the dilution of Article 370, a group of eight Kashmir-based politicians, including three former ministers, met J&K Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu at Jammu to “take forward” the political process in the restive region. The meeting led to speculation that the much talked about the formation of a new political group in J&K has begun to take shape. The top leadership of both the National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to be under detention. “How long can we remain silent and watch the uncertainty grow in Kashmir,” said G.H. Mir, chairman of the Democratic Party Nationalist. He was one of the eight members to meet the LG at Raj Bhavan. “We have to make a fresh beginning to take Jammu and Kashmir out of this mess,” said Mir.