LS concerned over loss ove lives in Kashmir, appeals for peace

Amid continuing unrest in Kashmir, Parliament today spoke in one voice, expressing concern over loss of lives and appealing for urgent steps to restore peace while resolving to restore the confidence among the people in general and youth in particular.
At the same time, the Lok Sabha, through a unanimous resolution, also asserted that there can be no compromise with the country's unity, integrity and security.
The House "conveys its deep sense of anguish and concern over the loss of lives and critical injuries caused by the deteriorating situation," said the resolution read out by Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.
It added that the House "earnestly appeals to all sections of the society in Jammu and Kashmir and India, to work for the early restoration of normalcy and harmony and unanimously resolves to restore the confidence among the people in general and youth in particular."

Amid thumping of desks by members from all sides, the resolution asserted that the House "is of the firm and considered view that there cannot be any compromise on unity, integrity and national security.
"It is equally an imperative that urgent steps are taken to restore order and peace for the alleviation of the sufferings of the people."

The resolution was read out by the Speaker after opposition parties suggested that she instead of Home Minister Rajnath Singh should propose it.
Earlier, leader of Congress Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that the House pass a resolution on Kashmir where the situation was turning complex and was deteriorating by the day.

The House should appeal that the whole nation is united on the issue, Kharge said which was promptly agreed to by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prior to that, Congress chief whip Jyotiraditya Scindia was seen having some discussions with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister, apparently over the issue of adopting the resolution.
The Rajya Sabha too had passed a resolution earlier this week, expressing its serious concern over the prolonged turbulence, violence and curfew in the Kashmir valley.
The Lok Sabha adopted the resolution unanimously shortly before the monsoon session was adjourned sine-die by the Speaker.