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Vajpayee non-committal on extension of truce beyond Jan 26
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today remained non-committal on extending the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir beyond January 26, accusing certain elements in Pakistan of continuing with terrorist activities in the state.
Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee today remained non-committal on extending the
ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir beyond January 26, accusing
certain elements in Pakistan of continuing with terrorist
activities in the state.
“So far, the experience of ceasefire is mixed. People
have welcomed ceasefire. People want peace but there are
certain elements in Pakistan which have developed a vested
interest in terrorism. Unfortunately, they are continuing with
their violent activities,” Vajpayee told a press conference
shortly before returning to Delhi after a week-long tour of
Indonesia and Vietnam.
Asked whether the ceasefire would be extended further or not, he said a decision on the issue would be taken after he returned to Delhi. The term of the current ceasefire ends on January 26. “Wait for some more time, he said when asked to spell out what sort of future direction he wanted to give to his policy on Pakistan in the light of Lahore Declaration, Kargil conflict and the ceasefire in J&K.
Bureau Report
Asked whether the ceasefire would be extended further or not, he said a decision on the issue would be taken after he returned to Delhi. The term of the current ceasefire ends on January 26. “Wait for some more time, he said when asked to spell out what sort of future direction he wanted to give to his policy on Pakistan in the light of Lahore Declaration, Kargil conflict and the ceasefire in J&K.
Bureau Report