Taken note of DDC polls and resumption of 4G internet services in J&K, look forward to other important steps: EU

The European Union on Friday said it has taken note of recent steps such as district council elections and the resumption of 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir, and was looking forward to a number of other important steps, including the early organisation of the legislative assembly polls. The comments by a spokesperson of the EU came a day after a number of top diplomats from the 27-member bloc returned from Jammu and Kashmir after a two-day visit as part of a trip by 24 foreign envoys.

The visit presented the opportunity to see the situation on the ground and interact with local interlocutors as part of the EU’s outreach to all stakeholders, the official said, adding the EU look forward to continuing its dialogue with India on it.

“We have taken note of recent steps such as the election of district development councils and the resumption of 4G internet services. The right to freedom of expression online and offline is a key value for all democracies,” the spokesperson added.