New Delhi: The Ram Jethmalani-led unofficial Kashmir Committee will on March 14
discuss with Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) leader Sardar Abdul Qayyum the prospects of
a Northern Ireland type solution for the Kashmir problem as suggested by former US
President Bill Clinton.
The meeting between Qayyum and Jethmalani will take place in London on March 14 to
examine the peace package.
"The peace package on the lines of the Northern Ireland pattern as suggested by
former US President Bill Clinton will be discussed during the meeting with Qayyum,"
Jethmalani said on the eve of his departure to London.
The suggestion of Clinton was not a bad idea, he said, adding, "What does it say -
Democracy with guaranteed Human Rights for the minority. It should be acceptable to
all parties."
Asked what other issues were likely to be discussed, he said the opinions on both
sides of Kashmir were quite different as in PoK there was neither autonomy nor
Democracy whereas in Kashmir some of the separatist leaders were still talking about
self-determination.
Describing Qayyum as a " very reasonable man", he said, "Let's talk to him to find
out what's there in the minds of the people on the other side of the
Kashmir."
PTI
