No problem is resolved by violence: President Pranab Mukherjee

SRINAGAR: On his first visit to Kashmir as President, Pranab Mukherjee today said no problems are ever resolved by violence and the healing process must be nurtured with love, compassion and patience while important issues need speedy resolution.

Touching on the urgent need for greater tolerance in society, he said there are grievances and many important issues need deft handling and speedy resolution.

"The Government of India and the State Government of J and K are determined to ensure that every Kashmiri lives with dignity having equal rights and equal opportunities," he said in his address at the 18th convocation of University of Kashmir.

This is first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after assuming the office of President.

Addressing the students, Mukherjee said he would like to take this opportunity while being among the "bright, young" people to highlight the relevance and urgent need for greater tolerance "in our society".

"No problems are ever resolved by violence. It only aggravates the pain and the hurt on every side. The healing process must be nurtured with love, compassion and patience," he said.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Vice Chancellor Talat Ahmed were among the host of dignitaries present on the occasion.