Srinagar: Former Union Minister and Congress leader Saifuddin Soz said that if Pakistan says that it is not involved in Pahalgam terror attack then let’s accept that for a time and ultimately go by investigating agencies, adding that India and Pakistan are neighbours and nothing will work between the two countries except “dialogue.”
“What happened in Pahalgam was tragic and unacceptable. Every Indian should adopt the line that the Prime Minister has adopted. If Pakistan says it is not involved, let us accept that argument for now and rely on our investigating agencies, who will know better. India and Pakistan are two neighbours; the neighbourhood cannot be changed, whatever you do. Ultimately, what will prevail between India and Pakistan is dialogue. Dialogue and discussion. No military solution, no arms, no sword. Nothing will work except word of mouth, that is dialogue,” Soz said.
The Congress leader said Prime Minister Modi has spoken strongly on the Pahalgam terror attack, adding that India is a “democratic country.”
“We must agree with what Prime Minister Modi says on this matter. His statement is a direction for all of us to understand the issue. The Prime Minister is the guide, he is the leader of the nation. He has spoken very strongly about Pahalgam. The Prime Minister will decide the course of action along with the cabinet. We are a democratic country; there is a cabinet system. Whatever the cabinet decides, will be the action the Prime Minister will take. He has better knowledge on this,” Soz added.
The former Union Minister also said that water should be allowed to flow to the sea in its natural course.
“I don’t think India should go that far. It is a treaty that has worked well even during wars. It offers advantages to both India and Pakistan. If we block the water, it will submerge Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Water should flow to the sea through its own course. I feel we must not go that far,” he said.