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Home / News / World News / After Kashmir trip, EU delegation says we support India
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    After Kashmir trip, EU delegation says we support India

    Shalini Ojha
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    Shalini Ojha
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    Last updated on Oct 30, 2019, 02:16 pm
    After Kashmir trip, EU delegation says we support India
  • 23 members of the European Union (EU) were among the "lucky ones" who were allowed to visit Kashmir, the region which has been on edge since August 5 after Article 370 was negated.

    Their visit, mired by controversies, was meant to judge the on-ground situation in the Valley.

    Today, the MPs addressed select media and said they support India's fight against terrorism.

  • In this article
    European MPs moved amid heavy security in Kashmir At press meet, MP took offense at being called "Nazi-lovers" Delegation thanked Indian government for warm hospitality No report will be submitted to EU: Delegation Kashmir can become dynamic region, said another MP There is some disturbance, government must act: Fest Interestingly, one MP had dropped out of the "PR stunt"
  • Visit

    European MPs moved amid heavy security in Kashmir

    European MPs moved amid heavy security in Kashmir
  • Their visit was naturally much-publicized, as this was the first time foreign dignitaries were given permission to visit Kashmir.

    They moved in bullet-proof vehicles, amid heavy security, and ended their trip with a boat ride in the famous Dal Lake.

    As they toured Kashmir, opposition leaders fumed asking Centre why Indian politicians weren't given access.

    In fact, BJP's Subramanian Swamy also called it "blunder".

  • Statement

    At press meet, MP took offense at being called "Nazi-lovers"

    At press meet, MP took offense at being called "Nazi-lovers"
  • Briefing select media (other than Kashmiri outlets) about their visit, the delegation said they were largely satisfied.

    However, one MP took a strong offense at being likened to Nazi lovers, a term which AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi used yesterday.

    "We are very angry at being called Nazi lovers. If we were, we would have not been elected," one MP said as per India Today.

  • Press meet

    Delegation thanked Indian government for warm hospitality

  • The delegation also said the news of five laborers being killed by terrorists last night was distressing.

    "We, the international delegation, fully support India in its efforts for lasting peace and end of terror... We thank the Indian government and the local administration for their warm hospitality," one of the MPs said.

    Another one said locals want development like the rest of the country.

  • Report

    No report will be submitted to EU: Delegation

  • Further, the delegation clarified it won't be submitting a report in EU about Kashmir since Article 370 is India's internal matter.

    "We have no interest in Indian politics. We just wanted to meet the common people. Coming to Kashmir was a pleasant experience," one leader said.

    The team also promoted conversations between India and Pakistan, at a time when tension between neighbors has peaked.

  • Opinions

    Kashmir can become dynamic region, said another MP

  • Reportedly one of the MPs expressed concern over Kashmir's future.

    "The state has all elements to become a dynamic region of India. Kashmir was backward before (abrogation of Article 370). There is not hope that the change in status will help reverse the situation," he said.

    Meanwhile, MP Nicolaus Fest wondered why the Centre wasn't this easy on Indian politicians and stopped them.

  • Twitter Post

    There is some disturbance, government must act: Fest

  • Nicolaus Fest, European Union MP, in Srinagar on his visit to Jammu Kashmir: I think if you let in European Union parliamentarians, you should also let in opposition politicians from India. So there is some kind of disbalance, the government should somehow address it. pic.twitter.com/PJZ6Vjs8sv

    — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2019
  • Decision

    Interestingly, one MP had dropped out of the "PR stunt"

    Interestingly, one MP had dropped out of the "PR stunt"
  • While most of the MPs seemed to take a softer stand, Chris Davies, an MP of Liberal Democrats party, said this was nothing but a "PR stunt".

    He was also invited to be a part of the delegation but opted out of it, as he wanted unadulterated access to locals.

    "It is very clear that democratic principles are being subverted in Kashmir," he said.

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