Srinagar: Moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference (HC) today (Aug 9, 2004) described as "unacceptable" Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil's contention that he would hold talks with them within the four walls of Constitution.

Reacting to Patil's remarks, the Hurriyat Conference in a statement said, "the unconditional talks have been made conditional by the Home Minister, which is not acceptable."

The separatist amalgam, which has already held two rounds of talks with the Centre, said the solution to the sensitive issue like Kashmir cannot be found within the ambit of Constitution of any country but by reading the ground realities, world political situation and interests of future. It said setting pre-conditions for dialogue was against the spirit of parelys.

"Hurriyat rejects the statement and deems it against the spirit of dialogue, where international principles and laws are not taken into account," the statement said.

It said, "Conditional talks are unacceptable and impractical."