Members cutting across party lines in the Odisha Assembly on Thursday protested Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s remark that Kashmir is a flashpoint and could trigger a fourth war between India and Pakistan. The MlAs were unanimous to bring a censure motion against Sharif. They also extended their solidarity with PM Manmohan Singh and favoured giving a fitting reply to Pak for its misdemeanor.
Congress member Santosh Singh Saluja urged the Speaker to pass an all-party resolution in the House to condemn Sharif. leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh said Sharif's statement is a challenge to the Defence forces of the country. He hailed Prime Minister Singh’s statement snubbing Sharif.
Government Chief Whip Pravat Tripathy said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and there is no question of compromise on the J&K issue.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kalpataru Das said a decision to move a resolution would be taken after consulting the Chief Minister, leader of Opposition and the Speaker.