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"The discussions around this point of time can also lead to fine-tuning of the formula to the needs of the stakeholders. It could now be characterised as (Narendra) Modi-Nawaz (Sharif) formula.

Pitching for a dialogue with separatists to end the ongoing unrest in Kashmir, Opposition Congress said it had asked both the central and the state governments to identify the relevant non-mainstream parties and stakeholders in the Valley for the talks.

Targeting Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, Bhartiya Janta Party MP Subramanian Swamy said he is "unsuited" for the post and pitched for a RSS person as his replacement

Meanwhile, Chhotepur, in a conference at Chandigarh, said, "I am saddened that the party, instead of defending me has levelled allegations against me."

According to sources his arrest is a routine one and he has now been shifted to the hazratbal police station.

According to the sources, the final decision on engaging with the separatists will be taken in consultation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rejecting that there was an Aam Aadmi Part (AAP) wave in Punjab, Singh claimed the Congress would decimate Akalis and AAP in the 2107 assembly polls.

On Monday, Congress had dismissed as "shooting from the hip" the Prime Minister's call for a dialogue to find a lasting solution to the unrest in Kashmir Valley which is on the boil for last 45 days.

"This Yatra is not a ritual. This is to inspire our youth to live their life for the country. It is our responsibility to live for our nation," Shah reiterated.

He said, "Some people outside talk of human rights in Kashmir. Have they ever visited the valley and seen those security men who have been injured while performing their duty?"

In this first phase of electoral blitzkrieg, Mayawati in the next one month will be addressing three more rallies- one every week- in different zones of the state. The Agra show of strength will be followed by a rally each at Azamgarh, Allahabad and Sahar...

Sources also indicate that the reason for this sudden change of heart could also be due to the fact that it contradicts Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's stand over the sedition issue.

The party alleged that the Prime Minister loves to speak, "but, unfortunately, not in national interest but for vote bank politics".

Meanwhile, opposition Congress said the Prime Minister's intervention on Kashmir situation was "late".

After passing the Rajya Sabha hurdle, the Constitutional Amendment Bill for the introduction of Goods and Service Tax was taken up in Lok Sabha on Monday.

Mattu alleged that BJP was clearly invested in dividing the state on the basis of religion and while their Ministers were virtually missing from the Valley during the current unrest.