SRINAGAR, Sep 05: Independent MLA Er Rashid Monday said that  Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s claim that  J&K was, is and will remain India’s integral part is far away from reality.

 “J&K was never Integral Part of India but was in fact a sovereign country when Indians were slaves of Britishers,” Rashid said in a statement.

“If Rajnath Singh or any Indian is ruling Kashmir as on date, it is by the courtesy of barrel of gun. Can  Rajnath Singh answer what was the fun of sending all parties delegation, promising talks with all stake holders and begging for respond from door to door."