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Politicos react on Modi's Kashmir visit

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Politicos on Friday gave mixed reactions on PM Narendra Modi's Kashmir visit. Modi on Thursday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield in the Himalayan region, on the day of Diwali, and interacted with soldiers. Asserting that the BJP government stands with flood victims of Jammu and Kashmir in rehabilitation work, Prime Minister Modi also announced 570 crore rupees package for rebuilding homes in the devastated Kashmir Valley. Modi, who met Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar, also announced 175 crore rupees for reconstruction of six major hospitals. Oct 24, 2014
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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Soldiers in Siachen

Siachen, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield in the Himalayan region, on the day of Diwali, and interacted with soldiers. While interacting with the soldiers Modi hailed Indian army for keeping their lives at stake for the people of the motherland. Oct 24, 2014
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Siachen to greet soldiers on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Siachen, the world's highest battlefield in Jammu and Kashmir, to spend some time with the soldiers on Diwali. Modi tweeted that "Perhaps this is the 1st time that a PM has got wonderful opportunity of spending time with our Jawans on auspicious day of Diwali." Modi further extended his Diwali greetings to the whole nation from the icy heights of Siachen Glacier. He wrote "From the icy heights of Siachen Glacier and with the brave Jawans and Officers of the Armed Forces, I wish all of you a Happy Diwali." Later in the day, the Prime Minister left for Srinagar. Oct 23, 2014
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PM Modi condemns attack on Canadian Parliament

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the previous day's shoot-out in the Canadian Parliament and the attacks on Canadian military personnel in Ottawa and Quebec respectively. "I strongly condemn the attacks on the Canadian military personnel in Quebec and Ottawa and the shooting in Canadian Parliament in Ottawa," Prime Minister Modi told media personnel during his aerial survey of the Siachen glacier. "The parliament is a temple of democracy and holds a special place in the hearts of those who believe in democratic ideals," he added. Expressing commiserations on behalf of people of India, Prime Minister Modi said, "Our condolences to people of Canada for loss of its soldiers. Our solidarity is with them at this difficult moment." Oct 23, 2014
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Experts hail Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Experts on Thursday (October 23) hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Siachen, the world's highest battlefield in the Himalayan region, on the day of Diwali (lights). Security Expert Alok Bansal said that Prime Minister's visit to Siachen will boost the morale of the soldiers. Defence Expert Wing Cdr (Retd) Praful Bakshi said that there is no such example as now Modi has given. Oct 23, 2014
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Chacko accuses BJP of playing politics with J and K

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): cHe added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the flood-ravaged state will help the ruling party at the Centre and no the flood victims. Prime Minister Modi left on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir earlier in the day. He began the day with a visit to Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. Oct 23, 2014

Separatists call for shutdown in Kashmir to protest PM Modi's visit

Srinagar, Oct 23 (ANI): Separatists called for a complete shutdown on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on Diwali. Modi will arrive in Siachen and interact with soldiers before heading to Kashmir to celebrate the Diwali with flood-hit victims. All shops, business establishments and government offices across the valley were closed on the call of Kashmir separatist leader of Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The police and security forces have been deployed at vital places to prevent any militant attack or demonstration by protesters. In a gesture to touch the hearts of devastated Kashmiris, Modi is poised to be the first Prime Minister to celebrate the festival of lights with them. Oct 23, 2014
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PM Modi greets nation on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for Siachen earlier today to spend Diwali with soldiers and flood-affected victims of Kashmir, has greeted the nation on the festive occasion. "Wishing all of you a very Happy Diwali. May our lives be illuminated with joy and peace. May the lamp of prosperity be lit among the poor," the Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Modi is poised to be the first Prime Minister to celebrate Diwali with the flood-affected people in Srinagar. Oct 23, 2014
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Politicos react on Modi's visit to Siachen and Srinagar on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Siachen to spend time with soldiers on Diwali. He would then travel to Srinagar to spend time with the flood-affected people on the festival of lights. However, many politicos said that his visit to Kashmir has political undertones as it is coming ahead of the assembly elections in the state. Oct 23, 2014
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PM Modi leaves for Siachen

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning left for Siachen. Modi who is scheduled to spend this Diwali with the flood-hit victims of Jammu and Kashmir, is also visiting the soldiers posted at Siachen Glacier. Before leaving, Modi gave prosperous Diwali wishes to the people. Meanwhile security was tightened in Srinagar ahead of Modi's visit. Modi will reportedly review rehabilitation measures and visit a relief camp. This will be his fourth visit to Jammu and Kashmir since taking charge as prime minister in May. Oct 23, 2014
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Pak says India inflexible on Siachen, Indian Experts react

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Pakistan foreign ministry's remark that India has never responded positively on proposals regarding demilitarisation of Siachen in Jammu and Kashmir was slammed by the Indian Experts on Friday. While addressing a briefing in Islamabad, Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam had said a proposal to demilitarise Siachen and declare it as a Peace Park had cropped up during bilateral discussions in the past, but Indian policy towards resolution of this issue always remained inflexible. Aslam said the proposal was initiated to find peaceful solutions in the region where the ecosystem is getting affected due to regular conflicts. However, Lieutenant General (retired), PN Hoon, dismissed it as nonsense. Meanwhile, former director general of police, Jammu and Kashmir, MM Khajuria, said since Pakistan lost to India in terms of acquiring hold in Siachen, they have been making such comments often. Meanwhile, retired wing commander, Praful Bakshi, said Siachen is located at a crucial place where India dominates and Pakistan cannot accept this fact. He added in Siachen, patrolling for a vast area of 10,000-20,000 km takes place Oct 3, 2014
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Pakistan says India inflexible on Siachen

Islamabad, Oct 03 (ANI): Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said India had never responded positively on proposals regarding the demilitarization of the Siachen Glacier, where Pakistani and Indian troops have fought at altitudes of over 20,000 feet in temperatures of minus 60 degrees Celsius for 28 years. Aslam said a proposal to demilitarize Siachen and declare it as a Peace Park had cropped up during bilateral discussions in the past, but Indian policy towards resolution of this issue always remained inflexible. She said the proposal had been made with the aim of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict region in order to help the regeneration of ecosystems affected by the conflict. Aslam said, sooner or later, Pakistan and India will have to resume the composite dialogues for the sake of sustainable peace in the region. Oct 3, 2014