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India is in the process of working out its stand on the UN Resolution against Sri Lanka, government today said with an emphasis that there should be accountability besides an “impartial, independent and transparent” probe into allegations of atrocities on Tamils.

External affairs minister Salman Khurshid made a statement in the Rajya Sabha in the wake of demands made by DMK and AIADMK that India should support a US-moved resolution at UNHRC condemning killing of Tamils in Sri Lanka and holding of an independent inquiry.

“We are in the process of finalising our response. As soon as final view is taken, we will come back to the House,” he said.

He said the process for a decision on the resolution is underway and India has already started engaging with other countries to finalise its view on the resolution.

“Since anxiety has been expressed, the process for resolution is now underway. We are engaging with all member countries. We are absolutely committed. Whatever steps are necessary, will be taken by the government,” he said.

The minister also said, “There must be accountability and there must be a fair participation. A life of dignity must be ensured (to Tamils in Sri Lanka). We are in pursuit of this objective.”

Mr Khurshid said investigation must be “impartial, independent and transparent” and said India remained committed to this cause.

DMK and AIADMK earlier demanded that government support a US-based resolution at the UNHRC condemning killing of Tamils in Sri Lanka and institution of an independent inquiry.

Raising the issue in Rajya Sabha soon after it met for the day, Tiruchi Siva (DMK) said students in Tamil Nadu are on agitation. “The state of Tamil Nadu is burning,” he said demanding that India support the UN resolution condemning war crimes. He also sought to know India's stand in Geneva.

Mr V Maitreyan (AIADMK) said students will intensify their agitation after 22 March and the government should strengthen the USA resolution by condemning the genocide. (PTI)

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  • Senaka Friday, 15 March 2013 11:50 AM

    Well done India. Go ahead and show us what is democracy. The land of Mahathma Ganghi.

    reader Friday, 15 March 2013 12:00 PM

    HA HA YAA RIGHT INDIA AND DEMOCRACY MY FOOT

    nimal Friday, 15 March 2013 12:00 PM

    Start your elam war in india. We will support.

    SING Friday, 15 March 2013 12:13 PM

    INDIA SHOULD VOTE AGAINST TO SRILANKA

    banda Friday, 15 March 2013 12:21 PM

    we can see India democracy once LTTE strugle to create eelam in your country. one of the thrd class spolied country in the world is India.

    Wilson Friday, 15 March 2013 12:24 PM

    Another Ealam war has already started in the UN. No need for your support.

    R.Dias Friday, 15 March 2013 12:26 PM

    we do not worry about you any more...we have Yashushi Akashi ...although you have not seen he has seen in his own eyes...see " his own eyes "

    kumar Friday, 15 March 2013 12:26 PM

    Whether you accept or not, Democracy in India is far better that Sri Lanka.

    kumar Friday, 15 March 2013 12:30 PM

    The kashmir people have started already. You are free to support that if you have any guts.

    Kannan Friday, 15 March 2013 12:33 PM

    The day Ealam is created in Tamil Nadu will be the doomsday for your people.

    ss Friday, 15 March 2013 02:50 PM

    What happened to China? Time to switch to new god that is Japan is it not?

    RamUk Friday, 15 March 2013 03:19 PM

    come on do not tell our secrets kannan ...


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