Monks march to Indian embassy

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A large number of Buddhist monks marched to the Indian embassy in Colombo today demanding that India not support a proposed UN resolution.

The monks were carrying a banner saying that India’s latest decision to support the resolution would damage the close ties between the two friendly countries.

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday sought India's support in the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris had contacted his Indian counterpart S.M. Krishna and urged India to reconsider its stand.

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Gayan Samarasekara Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:48 AM

Mahanayakas should make an official request from the Indian leadership.

Kuruppu Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:45 AM

it seems like no sign of compassion or kindness shown in their face.

Shehan Jayawardene Wednesday, 21 March 2012 12:17 PM

Ha...ha...like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. If the SL government had not tried to cosy up to China and if they had even started to implement what was stated in the LLRC report, none of this would have happened. Now it's time to face the music from the UN.

Existentialist Wednesday, 21 March 2012 12:21 PM

How many of you know what is really happening in Geneva? Better march to the Temple trees and demand the arrest of Karuna who killed your fellow monks in Arantalawa. How can you win where the professor of law fails? Preach bana to upasakas instead of meddling in international affairs.

sundram Wednesday, 21 March 2012 02:50 PM

Another March past

Rala Hamy Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:51 PM

Stupid ill ediucated monks. The curse of SL society.

jterm Thursday, 22 March 2012 03:05 AM

best post ever

Hoodwinked Thursday, 22 March 2012 03:07 AM

What next ? Boycott Indian Goods ?. Wimal where are you ?

Jazzy Thursday, 22 March 2012 05:54 AM

Look at a normal citizen and look how well fed they are. They have no worries so they have to do something constructive.

Fusion Thursday, 22 March 2012 06:14 AM

and this will achieve what....exactly? I am confused..

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