Vote on SL 'politically motivated'-Russia

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Without criticizing India directly for backing the US-initiated resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council, Russia has described the resolution as "politically motivated" and one that has ended up discrediting the Council itself.

The remark by Russian ambassador Alexander M Kadakin, ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, has brought to the fore differences among the grouping which is seeking better coordination on major international issues.

"Sri Lanka was India's sovereign decision. The resolution was politically motivated and has discredited the UNHRC," said Kadakin.

"Why did it all of a sudden decide to take up a country-specific resolution? That is not how the UNHRC works," he added. Both Russia and China had voted against the resolution censuring Lanka for human rights violations.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last week wrote to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, saying that he himself had ensured that India dilute the wording of the draft to safeguard against any inclusion of monitoring mechanism.(TNN)

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Comments - 17

K.Kalaiselvan Tuesday, 27 March 2012 10:02 AM

Russia is noted for non democratic actions. How can you ever expect them to understand democracy?????

Nodrog Tuesday, 27 March 2012 10:49 AM

Wonder what is was worth to India to double-cross us?

Fusion Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:33 PM

mokak? corruption doesn't make people scared to cast their votes. It is intimidation or direct violence that scare people away. I mean, thats what happens in SL. I've so far have not face election day "guti kema"....

Saskia Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:04 AM

Good comment. Russia does not has a good reputation regarding human rights.

Ravi Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:14 AM

No body bother about Russia! What is happening in Russia is what is happening in SL too that is corrupt politics!

ravi Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:05 AM

india may find another enemy it has to face

Raj Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:34 AM

USA ?

Raj Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:48 AM

and China has bad track on Human Rights

justin Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:57 AM

India became No.01 enemy to Sri Lanka. Russia and China always with Sri Lanka to defend India.

Fusion Tuesday, 27 March 2012 07:05 AM

BRICS nations include India, Brazil, Russia, China & South Africa. Lets see what the other nations have to say to India. I wouldn't be surprised if Sri Lanka wasn't even on the discussion list.

Musthafa Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:01 PM

Not only Politically but also financially -

Fayad Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:11 PM

Do you Think USA has good reputation when it comes to human Rights ???

Eurocoin Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:46 PM

Who says - Obama? Camrron? Black stain will be removed soon from great American flag...

Eurocoin Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:48 PM

yes those who went to europe as asylum seekers via moscow also??

Maname Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:47 PM

Russia is so corrupt that people are even afraid to cast their votes.

nalaka Tuesday, 27 March 2012 01:01 PM

all of a sudden all the countries who supported our mother land has become bad people for selected Tamils

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