Claim
The letter appeals for restoring diplomatic relations, reappointing high commissioners, resuming normal visa services, opening the Attari border for trade and travel, restoring bus and train services, and starting talks on all issues including Kashmir.
“दोनों देश कूटनीतिक संबंध बहाल करें। हाई कमिश्नर्स की दोबारा नियुक्ति हो। सामान्य वीजा सेवा फिर शुरू हो। व्यापार यात्रा के लिए अटारी बॉर्डर खोला जाए। बस ट्रेन सेवा फिर बहाल हो। कश्मीर समेत सभी मुद्दों पर बातचीत शुरू हो।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple primary news reports on the 30 June 2026 open letter signed by 100+ eminent Indians and Pakistanis confirm each element of the anchor's claim: restoring diplomatic relations, reinstating high commissioners, resuming normal visa services, reopening the Attari border for trade and travel, restoring bus and train services (Delhi-Lahore/Srinagar-Muzaffarabad buses, Samjhauta and Thar Express), and starting comprehensive talks on all issues including Kashmir. The Hindi quote is a faithful summary of the letter's demands; no fact-checker flagged it as false.
Evidence
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/revive-bilateral-dialogue-restore-normal-ties-politicians-former-diplomats-from-india-pakistan-urge-both-govts/ Reports the open letter (issued 30 June 2026, signed by 100+ eminent Indians and Pakistanis) demanding restoration of full diplomatic relations, reinstatement of high commissioners, resumption of normal visa services, reopening of the Attari-Wagah crossing, restoration of Delhi-Lahore/Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus services and Samjhauta/Thar Express trains, and dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/dialogue-remains-the-only-viable-way-117-eminent-indians-pakistanis-write-to-pms-modi-and-sharif-seeking-peace-initiative Confirms the letter to PMs Modi and Sharif seeking revived bilateral dialogue and normalised ties, matching the anchor's summary of the appeal. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://indiatomorrow.net/2026/07/01/over-100-indian-and-pakistani-eminent-citizens-urge-modi-shehbaz-to-restore-dialogue-and-diplomatic-ties/ Independent report corroborating the same set of demands including diplomatic restoration, visa services, Attari border, transport links, and talks covering Kashmir. ✓ reachable · archived