Interlocutor

Kashmir interlocutor Dineshwar Sharma to focus on countering online propaganda, will visit state later this week

Dineshwar Sharma, the Centre's special representative for talks on Kashmir, said on Sunday that his focus in the new role would be to prevent the Valley's youth from falling prey to false online propaganda

P Chidambaram terms Dineshwar Sharma's appointment as interlocutor in Jammu and Kashmir as Centre's diversionary tactic

P Chidambaram has said the appointment of an interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir doesn't indicate a change of heart by the Centre in its Kashmir policy but was a "diversionary" tactic

General Bipin Rawat says Dineshwar Sharma's work as Kashmir interlocutor will not affect army operations in state

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has displayed a less-than-welcoming attitude towards newly-appointed Jammu and Kashmir interlocutor.

Kashmir dialogue: Govt's move neither a 'bold step', nor a 'failure' but a legitimate progression of 3-pronged strategy

The Centre's bid to reopen the Kashmir dialogue process is neither a backward step, nor a U-turn and certainly not a "failure of muscular approach." It is the logical progression of its three-pronged Kashmir strategy.

Dineshwar Sharma has task cut out as Kashmir interlocutor: Engaging reluctant Hurriyat a major hurdle

The decision of the Central government to appoint former IB director Dineshwar Sharma as the interlocutor on Kashmir has not generated much hope.

Picking ex-cop Dineshwar Sharma to help resolve a political issue in Jammu and Kashmir is a futile move

The problem in Kashmir is largely a political one and in this context the appointment of Dineshwar Sharma, who has no experience in diplomatic and political negotiations in resolving disputes as the government’s special representative is an exercise in futility and an eyewash formality.

Dineshwar Sharma as interlocutor in Kashmir is Modi's boldest political move, will sideline separatists

Dineshwar has his task cut out. While every effort will now be made by the Hurriyat to engage with the government to maintain its relevance, Sharma can safely put them on the periphery.

Dineshwar Sharma is Centre's interlocutor in Kashmir: Ex-IB chief is 'quiet, bright and savvy'

On Monday, Home minister Rajnath Singh said former Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Dineshwar Sharma will be appointed as India's representative to hold a 'sustained dialogue' with Kashmir