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Reconsider decision: Jethmalani

By Our Special Correspondent

HYDERABAD Aug. 22. Undeterred by the Election Commission's notification today ordering polls in Jammu and Kashmir from September 16, the Kashmir Committee chairman, Ram Jethmalani, reiterated his plea to reconsider the decision and postpone elections in the troubled State.

Mr. Jethmalani said elections at this stage would stifle wider participation in the process. Just a few days ago, a new front comprising 13 former militant groups had expressed willingness to contest the elections. "The decision may be technically correct but it is politically idiotic,'' he said at a press meet here.

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