New Delhi, April 27 -- In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has called for peace and coexistence between communities, stressing that the action of the terrorists does not represent the sentiments of the people of the Union Territory.

"Co-existence is very important," said Lone, the son of Abdul Ghani Lone, the founder of the People's Conference, in an exclusive interview with ANI.

Further, he said that the BJP is the political reality of Kashmir, "whether we like it or not."

"Talk to us with love, don't wish us (Kashmiris) away", he said.

Lone said that extremist activities have caused suffering to ordinary Kashmiris, pointing out that Kashmiris were among the first to rush to help during t...