JAMMU, May 10 -- Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, has welcomed the announcement of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, terming it a vital step toward de-escalation and relief for border residents who have been living under constant fear and suffering.
Responding to the statement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, confirming the mutual agreement to halt firing and military operations from 5 PM today, Rattan Lal Gupta said, "This is a welcome step-though delayed. Had this ceasefire come just two days earlier, we could have avoided unnecessary bloodshed and loss of precious lives."
Highlighting the plight of border dwellers, the senior NC leader urged the Central Government to immediately a...