Srinagar, May 04: Hailing the peace initiative of the Prime Minister A B Vajpayee, Peoples Democratic Forum (PDF), a coalition partner in the mufti government, today urged the Centre and the militant groups in the state to declare ceasefire and stop bloodshed. "To give peace a chance in Jammu and Kashmir, Centre and the militant groups should declare ceasefire so that ongoing bloodshed is stopped," PDF chairman, Sofi Ghulam Mohiuddin said in a statement here today.

He said that ceasefire will also defeat the objectives of those elements who were not interested in peaceful solution of Kashmir issue through dialogue.
Asking ultras to stop subversive activities, he said, militant groups can also play their role by refraining from any act detrimental to peace initiative.

Sofi said that it was essential for the continuation and success of the initiative that peace lovers of both the countries and Jammu and Kashmir rise to the occasion and educate people about importance of peace and stability in this part of the world.

PDF welcomes the announcement of the prime ministers of both the countries about settlement of all issues including Kashmir issue through peaceful dialogue, Sofi said dialogue between the two countries is the only way to find solution to the grave and vexed issues, he said.
Bureau Report