The PDP-BJP government is squarely responsible for the sharp deterioration in the last 6 weeks. "The statements of the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister have exacerbated the crisis. We have also said that unless we have the mandate, we have not meddled in Kashmir affairs. We have ignored the grand bargain under which Kashmir acceded to India. I think we broke faith, we broke promises and as a result we have paid a heavy price," he had said.

Source: Economic Times August 17, 2016 13:52 UTC