Another Minister joins Chidambaram in protest

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Close on the heels of Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram expressing the view that India should have supported the U.N. Human Rights Council resolution against Sri Lanka, Union Shipping Minister G.K. Vasan said he was “agonised and shocked” by the country’s abstention.

Speaking to reporters at the State Congress headquarters in the presence of TNCC president B.S. Gnanadesikan and senior leader Jayanthi Natarajan, Mr. Vasan said he had conveyed the sentiments of Congress leaders and the people of Tamil Nadu on the issue to the Prime Minister’s Office and the External Affairs Ministry.

“India’s abstention has caused agony and shock for a majority of Congress leaders and workers in the State. There could be no two opinions on the serious human rights violations that took place in Sri Lanka [in the last leg of the military conflict during 2009],” the Minister said.

Mr. Vasan, however, added that the Congress always accorded top priority to the interests of the Sri Lankan Tamil community. “Unlike other political parties, the opinion of the Congress is not shaped by elections,” he clarified.

When asked about the DMK chief, M. Karunanidhi’s remarks that his party was prepared to support the Congress after the elections if the party “regretted its mistakes,” Mr. Vasan said the Congress was happy at the opportunity provided to the party to contest alone in the coming election. The Hindu

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ABC Monday, 31 March 2014 12:01 PM

Just dirty Indian politics game. Main reason for SL's agony. via DM Android App

chandi Monday, 31 March 2014 07:55 AM

Pls look human rights issues in Tamil nadu & Kashmir..

KKeyan Monday, 31 March 2014 01:54 PM

Election is nearing. You will see more politicians joining them. via DM Android App

Jayasekara Monday, 31 March 2014 09:47 AM

It is clear the voting was a private deal of M Sing

Sellasamy Monday, 31 March 2014 11:37 AM

Another monkey joins the gang.
Who cares?

Ras Monday, 31 March 2014 08:25 PM

why are you so worried about Tamil Naadu politics and politicians. You are a super power on your own.

Nims Monday, 31 March 2014 08:35 PM

Good on you mate. Perish in hell with the LTTE

Jacoobie Tuesday, 01 April 2014 02:28 AM

[quote name="Nims"]Good on you mate. Perish in hell with the LTTE[/quote]
Is The Hell Near Geneva or Hague ??

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