Rajnath says situation improving in Kashmir, suggests '5-Cs' for permanent solution

Srinagar, Sept 11: Asserting that the situation is improving in the valley, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today suggested five-Cs -- Compassion, Communication, Coexistence, Confidence building and Consistency -- for attaining the permanent solution of Kashmir issue. “A lot of speculations were being made after I said that we are moving towards a permanent solution to Kashmir issue. Today, I would like to suggest the way forward to attain that permanent solution. According to me, the five-Cs should be implemented for the permanent solution.” said Mr Singh during a press conference here this morning before leaving for Jammu region. The Home Minister, who arrived here on September 9, is on a four day visit to the state – two each in Kashmir valley and Jammu region. Mr Singh, who is on his fifth visit to the state in the last one year, asserted that the situation has improved a lot and is further improving. “ During my two-day visit in the valley I have met a number of delegations, including from civil society, students and political parties. After meeting all of them, I can say this with confidence that the situation has improved a lot in the valley and is further improving,” he said. However, Mr Singh said that he would not say that the situation is normal in Kashmir. He said that he has come to the state five times, but if need arises he will visit the state 50 times in a year. “I haven't kept a count of the number of my visits to the valley in the last one year. I was told that I have been here for five times. But, I'm saying if need arises I will come here 50 times in a year. We want to resolve problems in Jammu and Kashmir. I would like to talk to all the stakeholders, I have always said this. I am not here keeping any reservation in mind,” he said. UNI