New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Indian government Wednesday said it favoured “quiet talks” to resolve the festering Kashmir dispute.
“The prime minister and I offered to talk to every shade of public opinion. The response has been encouraging,” Home Minister P. Chidambaram said during question hour in the Rajya Sabha.

“I am in favour of quiet talks, and quiet diplomacy far off from the glare of the media,” he said. “At the appropriate stage, I will share with the house the contours of the settlement that may emerge.”