Maya Mirchandani and Omar Abdullah discuss the implications of the Norwegian Envoy meeting Kashmiri separatists and why the Indian government’s response has been muted. While India has always welcomed facilitation of talks, it has not been opposed to mediation.
As the 2019 general elections approach, there is also a concern that dialogue India-Pakistan dialogue and mitigating tensions in Kashmir could take the backstage.
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