Mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's announcement that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by the neighbouring country after his MiG 21 went down, will be released on Friday.
"The decision to hand over Wing Commander Abhinandan is a great gesture & shouldnt be seen in isolation. It also comes at a time when Pak could've chosen to further escalate an already tensed situation. I see it as a mark of reconciliation. Our leadership should reciprocate," PDP president Mehbooba Mufti wrote on her Twitter handle.
The former chief minister said the Pakistan prime minister exhibited "real statesmanship".
"It is time for our political leadership to step up & take measures to de escalate the current situation. People of J&K are living under unimaginable duress. How much longer will we suffer for?" she added.
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah also expressed happiness over the ...
