HR resolution: pro-Tamil outfits step up pressure

6 March 2014 04:04 pm - 2 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Pro-Tamil outfits in Tamil Nadu are stepping up pressure on Congress to take steps to ensure India moves a separate resolution in UNHRC for an independent international probe into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has responded by saying it will do 'whatever is necessary' to protect Tamils' interests there.

UNHRC Commissioner Navi Pillay had called for setting up an international inquiry mechanism to probe charges of rights abuses and accountability for international humanitarian law violations.

The UN rights chief's report was a preamble to the US- moved resolution, to be voted at the end of the month. The draft resolution backed Pillay's call to set up an international war crimes inquiry.

"Whatever is needed. Whatever is in the interests of Tamils in Sri Lanka. It will be done by us (Tamil Nadu Congress) and the Centre," TNCC President B. S. Gnanadesikan told PTI.

He alleged that it was a politically motivated campaign and nothing more and recalling his party's efforts in persuading the Union government to vote against Sri Lanka in earlier occasions at the UN body.

DMK backed Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) had recently adopted a resolution, demanding that the Centre move a separate resolution on the issue, in the backdrop of reports suggesting the existing US sponsored draft resolution to be tabled at UNHRC is a watered down version.

Vaiko-led MDMK, part of the BJP-led alliance, is known for its strident position on the Lankan issue.

Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani said Congress should try to 'save itself' by proposing a strong resolution in the UN body.

"Better late than never..They should do this. It will help save themselves to some extent," he said indicating it would otherwise be routed in the Lok Sabha polls.

Congress is also under pressure in Tamil Nadu to woo the electorate, particularly in the run up to the Apr 24 LS polls, as the party is likely to go it alone since none of the major players have stitched an alliance with it.

The Tamil outfits have seized on the fragile position of the Congress to 'espouse' the cause of the Tamils in the island nation.

The ruling AIADMK and opposition DMK too have pitched for India moving a separate resolution in UNHRC for an independent international probe into alleged war crimes.

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had stated on March 3 that steps would be taken to propose a resolution by India in UNHRC to punish those guilty of genocide and war crimes in Sri Lanka if an AIADMK inclusive government is elected at the Centre. (Outlook India)

Order Gifts to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Vegetables, Grocery, Flowers, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Sending Money,Online Books, Delivery Service, Food Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop Sri Lanka

Comments - 2

sootikka Friday, 07 March 2014 10:20 AM

Oh what a great favour can you take all the remaining to tamil nadu

Diram Friday, 07 March 2014 12:44 PM

If not enough people to go for support we can send some boot lickers from here... via DM Android App

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

HR resolution: pro-Tamil outfits step up pressure

Comments - 2

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

75 Years of Independence and the Tamils of Sri Lanka

Jeevan sets a record as Lanka’s youngest-ever Cabinet Minister

TNA was Born in 2001 Due to Elections Shock of 2000

Pain and punishment

Health System in the emergency room

Canada’s targeted sanctioning of Gota and Mahinda

SC judgement on Easter attack: Court rules negligence stood in the way of avoiding most heinous crime

Most Viewed in News

Teenage couple who could not marry over birth certificate issue, committs suicide

‘Ape Amma’ identified as SL’s highest revenue-generating YouTube channel

Despite economic crisis, Treasury allocates billions for Offices of President, PM, Ministers

Court issues order preventing IRD collecting APIT from judges

IMF tells govt. to tax all those who earn above Rs.45,000 per month

Missing businessman found dead at his luxury building swimming pool

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Independence Day, an opportunity to rectify errors and failures –President

Fulfill responsibility of working together: PM

North and South unity is essential for a revolutionary change: Ruwan

Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis passes away

MIRROR CRICKET

Sports Ministry to advertise for cricket selectors

St. Anthony’s records win against Ananda after 74 years

NPCA to conduct first ever T10 cricket tournament in Sri Lanka

Dewmi Vihanga in ICC U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

Air Force SC shoots down Army SC 27-16

Police SC record easy 41-26 win over CH

Madushka runs riot, leads Sri Lanka ‘A’ fightback

Sri Lanka Golf, HSBC partner again for HSBC Future Lions Grassroots programme