Srinagar, Aug 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Saturday welcomed the recent statement by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, urging the Central government to address the emotional and political disconnect between New Delhi and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Bukhari termed Mirwaiz’s remarks as a “significant and meaningful appeal”, saying it reflects a growing realisation that the resolution of all matters concerning J&K rests solely with the Government of India.

“Mirwaiz’s call for the Centre to address the ‘dil ki doori’ between New Delhi and J&K is a significant and meaningful appeal. It reflects his realisation and acknowledgement of the fact that the resolution of all issues concerning J&K lies solely with the Government of India,” Bukhari wrote.

He urged the central government to respond positively to the appeal by initiating confidence-building measures (CBMs) aimed at healing the longstanding trust deficit.

He further reminded the Centre of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own commitment to bridge the emotional divide, or “dil ki doori,” made during his public address following the abrogation of Article 370.

“The Centre should respond to his appeal positively by initiating much-needed CBMs to bridge the ‘dil ki doori’ — a commitment also made by the Hon’ble Prime Minister,”Bukhari stated.(KNS).