Farooq Abdullah bats for talks with Imran Khan-led Pakistan, says peace should be given a chance
(WorldNews India)

Former Union Minister and Chief Minister of Kashmir Farooq Abdullah spoke to WION/DNA on wide-ranging issues. He insisted that talks with new Pakistan government led by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan should be resumed. Q: Prime Minister Modi spoke about local bodies poll in Kashmir. Is it a good idea and can they be held peacefully? A: Panchayat is a basic democratic institution. Let people look after their affairs instead of government officers. I think Panchayat elections should be held. I held them under terrible circumstances. There will be some tragedies. Those who do not want elections will try to see they do not succeed. I think it is a good idea and elections must be...