"If there is any violation of human rights, we will take effective action," he told journalists. The government was committed to 'zero tolerance' to rights violations, he added.
Dr. Singh, who was speaking while returning from his three-day visit to Yekaterinburg in Russia, said he has promised the state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that once the new central government settles down, it would take a fresh look at the problems on account of development.
He said the reconstruction and development plan would be upgraded.On the political aspect of Jammu and Kashmir, he said he stands ready to engage in dialogue with any group, including those who are not in political mainstream, an apparent reference to separatist Hurriyat Conference.
Recalling that he had two rounds of talks with Hurriyat Conference, the Prime Minister said they had promised to send proposals on resolution of Kashmir issue but never sent those.
They had also said that too many people had been detained without any reason, Dr. Singh said, adding when asked for the list, they never gave one.At the same time, he said, "I am not complaining. We are willing to engage in dialogue with anyone who is ready to shun violence."
Dr. Singh, who was speaking while returning from his three-day visit to Yekaterinburg in Russia, said he has promised the state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that once the new central government settles down, it would take a fresh look at the problems on account of development.
He said the reconstruction and development plan would be upgraded.On the political aspect of Jammu and Kashmir, he said he stands ready to engage in dialogue with any group, including those who are not in political mainstream, an apparent reference to separatist Hurriyat Conference.
Recalling that he had two rounds of talks with Hurriyat Conference, the Prime Minister said they had promised to send proposals on resolution of Kashmir issue but never sent those.
They had also said that too many people had been detained without any reason, Dr. Singh said, adding when asked for the list, they never gave one.At the same time, he said, "I am not complaining. We are willing to engage in dialogue with anyone who is ready to shun violence."
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By : News Team
By : News Team
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