Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday dissociated from newly-appointed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's remarks and gave credit for peaceful elections in the state to the Election Commission, Army personnel, paramilitary forces and the local people.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Singh said questions were raised by the Opposition after Sayeed's statement. "We disassociate statement of the CM of Jammu and Kashmir completely."

Making a statement after demands were made by the Opposition, Singh said, "The credit for smooth polls in Jammu and Kashmir goes to the Election Commission, Army, paramilitary forces and people of the state."

Addressing the first press conference after taking oath, Sayeed on Sunday had said that Pakistan, Hurriyat and militants allowed conducive atmosphere for Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

However, the Congress was not satisfied with Singh's statement. Leader of Congress in the Lower House Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Sayeed's remark. He said the PM should make a statement as he was in the country. He also demanded the negotiation which the PM had with Sayeed.

Singh said he had a word with the PM and he was in the loop over the issue. "I am giving this statement after talking with PM."

Sayeed's remarks have put the BJP in a tight spot as the Centre in August 2014 had cancelled talks with Pakistan after its High Commissioner Abdul Basit in New Delhi met Hurriyat Conference leaders. BJP has always advocated a strong stand against Pakistan and advocates a no-mercy policy towards terrorists while Mufti's People's Democratic Party is in favour of adopting a soft approach.

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Congress walks out from Lok Sabha over Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's statement on J&K polls.

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We will protest if the PM doesnt come and speak: Kharge

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The issue that has been brought up by the J&K Cm was not discussed during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Rajnath Singh

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Parliament should pass a resolution against Mufti Sayeed's statement: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge

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Speaker disallows member to object to Rajnath Singh's statement, SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav says members should be allowed to voice their concerns

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The elections happened in a peaceful manner for which I thank the people. I want to thank the Election Commission, Army officers, para military officers for conducting the polls: Rajnath Singh

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I'm giving a statement in the House only after speaking to the PM: Rajnath Singh

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Opposition members create ruckus, demand a statement from the PM

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There are questions raised after his statement. We disassociate from the statement of the CM of J&K completely: Rajnath Singh

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh replies to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's statement in Lok Sabha

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Among the issues to be discussed in Lok Sabha on Monday are the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2015, the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2015, the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015, the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants)Amendments Bill, 2014, the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2015 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015.

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Functioning in Rajya Sabha disrupted as members from AP walk into the well of the house expressing unhappiness for the grant for AP in budget.

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Both houses of Parliament begin business

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TMC members protest outside Parliament against black money

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Prime Minister in his speech last week had said that he takes the criticism positively and will consider bringing in changes if required. The Motor Vehicles ordinance, The Citizenship (Bill and the Mines and Minerals Bill are also expected to be introduced today.

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There is still no consensus on the six ordinances that the government is trying to get passed. The land bill has hit multiple road-blocks from opposition parties.

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Parliament will resume today after Finance Minister Arun Jaitely delivered his budget on Saturday. It's expected to be another day of many disruptions.

Source: CNN IBN