Rajya Sabha today unanimously passed a resolution on Kashmir after a debate and a detailed statement from Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The house pledged to take steps that will build trust in the people of Kashmir after Mr Singh said all steps taken by the government will be done after due consultation with the parliamentarians.
Some Lashkar terrorists are trying to threaten our security personnel and their families in Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
'Insaniyat, Jamooriyat, Kashmiriyat' and dialogue is the way forward, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
Nobody in the world can take Kashmir from us. If there will be talks with Pakistan, there won't be a discussion on Kashmir but on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), says Rajnath Singh.
All religions and communities are respected. I just want to urge, standing on our motherland, that one must not raise slogans against the nation, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha.
An all-party meeting is to be held on Kashmir issue on August 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend it, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha
Over 4,500 security personnel injured in Jammu and Kashmir, says Rajnath Singh.
Jammu and Kashmir government is trying its best to provide basic facilities amidst the situation of unrest created by some misguided elements with vested interest, says Rajnath Singh
This is not the first time pellet guns have been used. They have been used earlier. But we are not trying to justify its use. We need to discuss the possibility of using other non-lethal weapons. We have a committee and we hope to find an alternative in 2 months, says Rajnath Singh.
100 ambulances destroyed by stone-pelting yet 400 more ambulances have been deployed, says Rajnath Singh
Today's debate an example of healthy democracy. My duty is to inform the house about steps government has taken. We are making efforts to ensure normalcy is restored Pakistan is behind several incidents leading to unrest, says Rajnath Singh.
Have no hesitation in saying that whatever is happening in Kashmir is sponsored by Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha
When I visited Srinagar and Anantnag on July 23 and 24, I met various delegations and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti there to discuss the Kashmir issue, says Rajnath Singh
The youth of Kashmir wants to be the beneficiary of India's success story: Jitendra Singh
Those who motivated these children to come forward in name of Jihad, have safely kept their children in safe havens in India's metros and abroad: Jitendra Singh
Most of these children who got killed, were the children of the poorest of the poor sections of the Valley: Jitendra Singh
Jammu and Kashmir is unique in the sense that it has its own Constitution. Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir itself says 'I am an integral part of India: Jitendra Singh
The youth of Kashmir wants to be the beneficiary of India's success story: Jitendra Singh
Time has arrived to rise above political lines: Jitendra Singh- We all are worried about Jammu and Kashmir
- Time has arrived to rise above political lines
Stop Violence, Start Political Process In Kashmir: Sitaram YechuryCPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday urged the central government to work out a political solution to problems in the restive Kashmir Valley. "We have to end the violence and the current bloodshed in Kashmir. And start a political process to bring an end to the problems of people of Kashmir," Mr Yechury said in the Rajya Sabha during a long debate on the situation in the valley.
Problem can be solved only if you initiate this political dialogue on the central issue, of promises made to Kashmir people: Sitaram Yechury
I urge Government to discuss this issue (Kashmir unrest) with open mind, listen to all ideas, confidence building is required: Yechury in Rajya Sabha
Send an all-party delegation to Kashmir to give confidence to people: Sitaram Yechury
Vultures only come down when they smell blood. Blood is being spilled in Kashmir and that's why vultures are coming in from across the border: Sitaram Yechury
If there's a trust deficit, then you need to create an atmosphere: Sitaram Yechuryosphere trust: Yechury
We need to find out why Kashmiris are alienated: Sitaram Yechury
What is stopping the government from initiating a political dialogue: Yechury
Call all-party meeting on Kashmir: Sitaram Yechury
Sitaram Yechury On Kashmir Unrest- We have not have been able to find solutions even after 30 days of curfew
- We have always urged for a political dialogue
- Why is there a degree of alienation, why is the trust deficit happening?
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM.
Kashmiris are upset with us, but we should try to win their hearts: Sharad Yadav
They are upset with us, but we should try to win their hearts, else we will never be forgiven: Sharad Yadav in Rajya Sabha
Sharad Yadav of the JD(U) On Kashmir- Kashmir will have to be won with love
- We need to find a solution soon
- There should be mutual respect. We've to strive hard to win hearts of Kashmiris
- We have solved many issues, and this issue also needs to be solved by us
- Using force is not the way, use of pellet guns must b stopped immediately
Derek O'Brien On Kashmir Issue- Don't distinguish between land and people
- Need to go beyond statistics Home Ministry statistics
- Today, internet penetration in Kashmir is more than 25 percent
- Burwan Wani was more dangerous on the internet than on the streets
- Expert Panel must submit report in 2 days, not 2 months
BJP's Shamsher Singh Manhas In Rajya Sabha- Kashmir cannot be discussed without also talking about Jammu and Ladakh. Jammu and Kashmir comprises of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Jammu's border with Pakistan is over 500 kms. Infiltrators try to create unrest even in Jammu, but are they unsuccessful? I would like to ask how Jammu is far better in tackling militancy? How is Jammu more secure than Kashmir?
- Jammu is also facing unemployment issue like Kashmir... but how come the youth in Jammu don't pick up stones, sticks and guns? The problem in Kashmir, the militancy there is something that the people living in Kashmir must introspect
Kashmir is a very complex issue where politics gets first priority: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Kashmir is a very complex issue where politics gets first priority, economy is second, infrastructure and development is third: Ghulam Nabi Azad
There should be an All Party Delegation and a meeting that needs to be sent to Jammu and Kashmir, should be announced during the Parliament: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Parliament must appeal people for peace in Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad
J&K has a curfew, many people have been injured. Civilians have faced losses. And as Parliament is on, we all need to share their pain: Ghulam Nabi Azad
We have done many confidence building measures during UPA rule: Ghulam Nabi Azad
When you speak from the heart, the message reaches the people in Kashmir. But if you just speak from the tongue, it remains within the walls of the Parliament: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
You call Jammu and Kashmir an integral part of India, but there needs to be integration of heart? Between people of India and Jammu and Kashmir. J&K does not have any resources, it depends on Centre: Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha
Law and order is not sole responsibility of Kashmir police, paramilitary forces are also involved: Ghulam Nabi Azad
There is a difference between communalism and separatism: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad Speaks On Militancy- Militant is a militant. He does not belong to a religion
- Militant militant hota hai, chahey woh Kashmir ka ho ya Punjab ka
- Everyone in Kashmir is a victim of militancy.
- Many of us have lost their near and dear ones due to this militancy in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is facing a sensitive situation today, there's a need for all of us to speak in one voice: Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha
Everyone in Kashmir is a victim of militancy. Many of us have lost near and dear ones in the militancy in Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad
I urge the Prime Minister not to speak on the beauty of the Valley, but also address the concerns of the people: Ghulam Nabi Azad
We have been repetitively demanding that PM should come and make statements on such issues (Kashmir & Dalit issues) in the Parliament: Ghulam Nabi Azad
5 hours given for Kashmir debate in Rajya Sabha
5 hours given for debate on the Kashmir unrest in the Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister should speak in House on Kashmir: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Prime Minister spoke on Dalits in Telangana, not in Parliament: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Despite his presence in the Parliament, Prime Minister is still not participating in the proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad On Kashmir
I want to thank Home Minister on behalf of the opposition for allowing discussion on Kashmir issue, today in the Parliament: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Ghulam Nabi Azad in Rajya Sabha on Kashmir Rajya Sabha To Debate On Kashmir At 11 AM
Discussion on Kashmir situation in the Rajya Sabha to begin at 11 AM. Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad to initiate the debate.
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh has agreed to the discussion as the first item on the agenda for Wednesday
Under fire from a united opposition, the government has agreed to a discussion on Wednesday in the Rajya Sabha on the crisis in Kashmir. This will be the second discussion on Kashmir in the current Monsoon session of parliament. On Tuesday, the Upper House saw discussion on cow protection and the current situation in Kashmir.