New Delhi: Without commenting on the work of Kashmir Committee, the Centre's interlocutor on devolution of powers to the state Arun Jaitley September 1 said his brief did not relate to elections and that he would continue talks with all concerned after the polls were over.

"The subject matter of my discussions are not election related or participation of any group therein," said Jaitley, speaking for the first time since his appointment as interlocutor by the Centre.

"It only relates to the Constitutional issues of Centre-State relationship and the need for devolution of powers if any," he said.

He said he had two rounds of talks with the National Conference government representative G M Shah and added the third round of talks scheduled for the end of last month was deferred, as Shah was busy with elections.

"After I finish my discussions with the state government, I would certainly be inviting other political parties and such groups which wish to express their views on the subject," the former Law Minister and BJP General Secretary said.

However, Jaitley refused to comment on the recent efforts of Kashmir Committee, headed by former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani, who had several rounds of talks with senior separatist leader Shabir Shah.

Both Shah and Jethmalani had criticised the government for lack of initiative to undertake a dialogue process with elements playing an important role in the state.

PTI