Phagwara, Apr 20: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD-Amritsar) headed by Simranjit Singh Mann today demanded a second term for Lt Gen (retd) J F R Jacob as Governor of Punjab saying he had done "a commendable job". Jaskaran Singh Kahan Singhwala, general secretary, SAD (A), said the term of Jacob, which ended yesterday, should be extended. He hailed the initiative of Vajpayee on Kashmir as well his offer for a dialogue with Pakistan. The talks with Pakistan should be unconditional and with open mind, he said. The SAD (A) also suggested the re-opening of Indo-Pak border at Wagah and resumption of air, road and rail links between the two countries.

Bureau Report