The People's Democratic Party on Monday remained defiant over its government's controversial decision to release Kashmiri separatist Masarat Alam despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi making it clear the decision was taken without keeping the Centre in the loop.

"What PM Modi has said is the stand of the government," PDP spokesperson Firdous Tak said. "But there is no illegality in the release of Masarat Alam. He has been released on bail in all the cases," he added.

When asked if the issue threatens the PDP-BJP coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir, Tak said, "Reconciliation is part of any alliance. There is no threat to it."

The PDP's response came shortly after Modi expressed his disapproval of Alam's release saying his government was not kept in the loop. "Whatever is happening after the formation of the government in Jammu and Kashmir is being done without keeping the government of India or the Centre in the loop," Modi told the Lok Sabha.

"This is not the anger of a political party. This is the anger of the entire country, of a unified parliament," Modi said, adding, "I share the nation's anger. We do not support the views of the separatists."

Modi spoke after Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured an agitated opposition that necessary actions will be taken over Alam's release. The High Court says that on one ground, we cannot detain anyone for more than two years. We need fresh charges (against Alam)," Rajnath said. "We seek a clarification on this issue," he added.

The showdown between the PDP and the BJP was the second in less than 10 days since Mufti Mohammed Sayeed took over as Jammu and Kashmir chief minister. Shortly after taking his oath of office, Mufti had thanked "people from across the border" - a reference to Pakistan - and Kashmiri militants for allowing smooth elections in the restive state.