PDP signals softening of stand on BJP, says "our doors not

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 18 2016 | 11:32 PM IST
PDP appeared to soften its stand tonight in a bid to reach out to BJP after unsuccessful talks between the two parties to again form a agovernment in Jammu and Kashmir, with a senior party leader saying "our doors are not closed".
Attempts to revive the BJP-PDP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir failed today with BJP ruling out government-formation on the basis of conditions.
Reacting to today's developments, PDP MP and one of its founding leaders Muzaffar Hussain Baig told PTI that no fresh demand has been made during the talks held by the two parties.
"What we have asked for is very much part of the agenda of the alliance. For example handing over of two power projects, reviewing AFSPA, vacating land held by the army..Now all these have been part of the earlier document which received its nod from late Mufti Mohammed Sayeed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Baig said.
Earlier in the day, BJP General Secretary, Ram Madhav, the party's pointsman in the state, said that the stalemate that existed earlier in government-formation continued and that conditions cannot be the basis for the exercise.
Ram Madhav's remarks sought to create a perception that PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has made some new demands whereas the fact is that no fresh demand has been made.
"I think there is some miscommunication and no new condition has been put forth. It's better that both parties sit together and clear the air. Our doors are not closed," Baig said.
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First Published: Mar 18 2016 | 11:32 PM IST

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