Be it with Pakistan, Kashmiri separatists or Naxalites On the 64th Independence Day, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent out a positive message that he wanted to resolve issues through dialogue, be it with Pakistan, Kashmiri separatists, northeast groups or Naxalites. India's democracy has the generosity and flexibility to be able to address the concerns of any area or group in the country, he said addressing the nation from the historic Red Fort on Sunday.

The Prime Minister made it clear that India wanted peace and harmony with neighbours but emphasised that progress in dialogue with Islamabad would not go far if Pakistan continued to allow its territory to be used for acts of terrorism against India.Reiterating that Kashmir was an integral part of India, Dr. Singh said the government was ready for talks with every person or group which abjured violence.

Published Date : Monday, Aug 16, 05:10pm IST