Parties promise to protect J&K special status

Srinagar: On Sunday leaders of various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir met first at Mehbooba Mufti's residence and then at Farooq Abdullah's.

After the meeting Abdullah said: "I appeal to both the countries, India & Pakistan not to take any step that may accelerate the tension between the two countries."

He said the all-party has promised to protect the special status of the state.

Leaders of NC, Congress, PDP, Awami National Conference, Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference, Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement and Communist Party of India (Marxist) attended the meeting.