Srinagar, April 15 -- Former J&K chief minister (CM) and the PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday stressed the need for sustained dialogue between Centre and J&K youth and deeper public engagement, while raising concerns over growing distress among youth and a range of pressing issues affecting Budgam. Speaking during a "Kath Ba'ath" interaction in Budgam, Mehbooba said that meaningful dialogue remains the only viable path forward. "It was important to hear young voices. If PDP can contribute in any way to easing their challenges, it would be a step in the right direction," the PDP chief said. Mehbooba said the initiative was not politically driven but aimed at listening to people, especially the youth, whom she described as feeling "under pressure," "disillusioned," and "constrained" in the prevailing atmosphere. Mehbooba said that the discussions brought forward a wide spectrum of concerns-from local developmental issues and social challenges to broader perspectives, including views on international developments shared by participants....