New Delhi: Leaders across political spectrum in Jammu and Kashmir have welcomed Prime Minister NarendraModi outreach on Kashmir issue. MrModion Tuesday in his Independence Day speech had said that Kashmir problem cannot be resolved by either bullets or by abuses and that a solution can be found by embracing them. 

PDP President and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti stressed that only dialogue can resolve problems. Senior BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh said that the Prime Minister's statement on Jammu and Kashmir reflects the resolve of the nation and democratic values, as he urged separatists and militants to use the opportunity to return to the mainstream.

National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the Prime Minister's outreach has been very well received by people in the state though there was need for action. Moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also joined the Kashmir-based parties in welcoming PM Modi's statement. 

In a tweet, he said if humanity and justice replace bullets and abuses, resolution of Kashmir issue can become a reality.