Indian Army General Hooda asks for addressing Kashmir dispute
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ISLAMABAD: (APP) Retired Indian army general Lt. General DS Hooda, while admitting that there is anger and angst among youth in Kashmir, has stressed the need for addressing the political dispute over Jammu and Kashmir.
According to KMS, Lt General DS Hooda in a media interview said, "There is anger and a certain amount of angst among the youth," and added, "The answer is not difficult and it is not rocket science to understand what needs to be done."
Urging for political engagements, he acknowledged that there is a feeling that there is a complete freeze in engagement.
However, he said, "political issues have to be addressed".
Stating the need to talk with the people of the valley he said, "We need to talk to the traders, taxi owners, people in the tourism industry, students, we need to talk to everyone."
He also said there is lack of confidence among the people and added, "There is a little lack of confidence in terms of what can be done."
"There is need for engagement, particularly with the youth.
I think 70 per cent of the population there is below 30 years of age. They don't have opportunities. They are also reluctant to come out of the state," he said in the interview.
