India, July 1 -- Several political parties, including the BJP and the Congress, reacted to reports of an open letter from 100 prominent citizens calling for resumption of dialogue and peace between India and Pakistan.

While the BJP drew a red line on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism as a precondition for any talks with the neighbouring country, Congress opposed the initiative over Pahalgam attack last year.

The remarks come after 117 signatories urged the leaders of the two nations to take diplomatic measures, including resumption of dialogue and reconnecting people-to-people ties.

The development comes days after reports of Track 2 talks between the two nations in Colombo.

National Conference chief Dr Farooq Abdullah, separatist leader M...