Srinagar, Jul 29 :Peoples Democratic Party observed its 18th Foundation Day today. On the occasion, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti suggested student exchanges across the Line of Control and opening of more traditional routes. Addressing party workers here, Ms Mufti appealed to the leadership of Opposition National Conference, Congress, coalition partner Bharatiya Janata Party and others to join her in addressing the issues confronting the state. The Chief Minister strongly advocated an expansion of the ambit of cross LoC travel and trade. She suggested regular tours across the dividing line by students, professionals and other groups to know each other better. She said the State’s Legislative Assembly had seats reserved for residents of people on the other side of J&K which, once filled, would help in minimising their misconceptions. Ms Mufti suggested an insulating mechanism as is in place at Wagah-Attari trade point to check any malpractice. ''Let us replicate the safety parameters put in place at Wagah (trade point) at the trading points on the LoC. If any malpractice takes place at Wagah, you don’t stop the trade,'' she added. Senior leader and MP Muzaffar Hussain Baig said the workers of the party had made sacrifices for its acceptance in the state and outside. PDP vice-president Muhammad Sartaj Madni detailed the struggles and achievements of the party.
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