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As the DMK decided to withdraw support, the government on Tuesday moved to bring a resolution on the Sri Lankan Tamil issue in Parliament in an attempt to placate the key ally which has set it as one of the conditions for reconsideration of its decision.
Sources said the government is drafting a resolution to be brought in Parliament.
The decision was taken after the Congress Core Group meeting, hours after DMK chief M. Karunanidhi announced that his party would withdraw support to the UPA.
However, the DMK has made it clear that it would reconsider its decision if India supports a strong resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council and brings a resolution in Parliament on the issue.
Earlier, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram insisted that the government faces no threat and that consultations have been initiated with political parties on the DMKs demand that Parliament should adopt a resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Chidambaram said the Congress Core Group, headed by party chief Sonia Gandhi, had considered the two suggestions made by the DMK at length.
He said Mr. Karunanidhis statement deserves all respect.
Asked whether he was hopeful that the DMK will reconsider its decision, Mr. Chidambaram said, According to the media, the DMK president has said that he will review its decision if a resolution is brought before Parliament. We take note of that statement also.
He insisted that the government is stable and will continue.
Let me assure everyone that the stability of the government and the continuation of the government are not an issue. The government is absolutely stable and enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha, he said.
Earlier report by our correspondent B. Kolappan:
DMK quits UPA
Earlier in the day, Mr. Karunanidhi announced his partys decision to quit both the Union Cabinet and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), arguing that continuing in the government and the alliance would be great harm to the Sri Lankan Tamils.
The DMK has 18 members in the Lok Sabha and six members in the Rajya Sabha. The party is represented by one Cabinet Minister M.K. Alagiri and four Ministers of State.
Mr. Karunanidhi's decision was welcomed by DMK leaders and cadres, who celebrated it by bursting crackers and raising anti-Congress slogans.
The DMK president alleged that the Indian government not only allowed dilution of the U.S.-sponsored draft resolution against Sri Lanka, but also failed to consider the amendments suggested by the DMK. It has created situation that will in no way benefit the Sri Lankan Tamils, he told reporters at the party headquarters, while ruling out the possibility of providing outside support to the UPA government.
He, however, agreed to reconsider his decision if the Parliament adopted a resolution in support of the amendments suggested by him to the draft resolution of the U.S. against Sri Lanka in the UNHRC.
Mr. Karunanidhi said while the genocide committed by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa had become a topic of discussion in the world forum, Indias failure to understand the gravity of the situation or to remain indifferent to the issue or to express negative opinion was anti-democratic. It will shut the doors on protests launched by Mahatma Gandhi and Thanthai Selva (Selvanayagam, a Tamil leader in Sri Lanka), he said.
Mr. Karunanidhi said everyone wanted the United Nations and the UNHRC to analyse the situation in a fair manner and take a decision that would please people from all countries. However, On the contrary, India also opened its door for these anti-democratic activities and no Tamil with a self-respect will accept it, he said.
On Monday night, Union Ministers P. Chidambaram, A.K. Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad held parleys with Mr. Karunanidhi, who wanted them to adopt a resolution in the Parliament. But the talks failed to make any breakthrough and Mr. Karunanidhi announced the DMK decision to quit the alliance and the government immediately.
He said the DMK ministers would hand over their resignations on Tuesday or Wednesday. Responding to a question, Mr. Karunanishi said he was ready to face Lok Sabha elections.
Centre to move resolution on Sri Lanka - The Hindu
Students Protests are rocking all over Tamil Nadu , unseen in this generations. Forcing the parties to take tough stances. Even IIT M protest have started to take place.
And DMK starts it next Drama.
Defence dialogue with Sri Lanka called off
In the wake of sharp attack from Tamil Nadu parties, including United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which have accused it of being soft on alleged human rights violations against Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Union government on Monday called off the annual defence dialogue with Colombo, scheduled to begin from March 23.
Official sources gave no reason for putting off the three-day talks, but added that scheduling of dates would have to be done afresh.
“The annual defence dialogue is not taking place for the time being, we will have to work out new dates for it and then schedule it,” they said.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said requests for defence assistance are received from time to time from foreign countries, including Sri Lanka.
“Such requests are considered keeping in view all aspects of national interests. Further details cannot be divulged in view of the security implications involved,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-dialogue-with-sri-lanka-called-off/article4522570.ece
Sources said the government is drafting a resolution to be brought in Parliament.
The decision was taken after the Congress Core Group meeting, hours after DMK chief M. Karunanidhi announced that his party would withdraw support to the UPA.
However, the DMK has made it clear that it would reconsider its decision if India supports a strong resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council and brings a resolution in Parliament on the issue.
Earlier, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram insisted that the government faces no threat and that consultations have been initiated with political parties on the DMKs demand that Parliament should adopt a resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka.
Mr. Chidambaram said the Congress Core Group, headed by party chief Sonia Gandhi, had considered the two suggestions made by the DMK at length.
He said Mr. Karunanidhis statement deserves all respect.
Asked whether he was hopeful that the DMK will reconsider its decision, Mr. Chidambaram said, According to the media, the DMK president has said that he will review its decision if a resolution is brought before Parliament. We take note of that statement also.
He insisted that the government is stable and will continue.
Let me assure everyone that the stability of the government and the continuation of the government are not an issue. The government is absolutely stable and enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha, he said.
Earlier report by our correspondent B. Kolappan:
DMK quits UPA
Earlier in the day, Mr. Karunanidhi announced his partys decision to quit both the Union Cabinet and the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), arguing that continuing in the government and the alliance would be great harm to the Sri Lankan Tamils.
The DMK has 18 members in the Lok Sabha and six members in the Rajya Sabha. The party is represented by one Cabinet Minister M.K. Alagiri and four Ministers of State.
Mr. Karunanidhi's decision was welcomed by DMK leaders and cadres, who celebrated it by bursting crackers and raising anti-Congress slogans.
The DMK president alleged that the Indian government not only allowed dilution of the U.S.-sponsored draft resolution against Sri Lanka, but also failed to consider the amendments suggested by the DMK. It has created situation that will in no way benefit the Sri Lankan Tamils, he told reporters at the party headquarters, while ruling out the possibility of providing outside support to the UPA government.
He, however, agreed to reconsider his decision if the Parliament adopted a resolution in support of the amendments suggested by him to the draft resolution of the U.S. against Sri Lanka in the UNHRC.
Mr. Karunanidhi said while the genocide committed by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa had become a topic of discussion in the world forum, Indias failure to understand the gravity of the situation or to remain indifferent to the issue or to express negative opinion was anti-democratic. It will shut the doors on protests launched by Mahatma Gandhi and Thanthai Selva (Selvanayagam, a Tamil leader in Sri Lanka), he said.
Mr. Karunanidhi said everyone wanted the United Nations and the UNHRC to analyse the situation in a fair manner and take a decision that would please people from all countries. However, On the contrary, India also opened its door for these anti-democratic activities and no Tamil with a self-respect will accept it, he said.
On Monday night, Union Ministers P. Chidambaram, A.K. Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad held parleys with Mr. Karunanidhi, who wanted them to adopt a resolution in the Parliament. But the talks failed to make any breakthrough and Mr. Karunanidhi announced the DMK decision to quit the alliance and the government immediately.
He said the DMK ministers would hand over their resignations on Tuesday or Wednesday. Responding to a question, Mr. Karunanishi said he was ready to face Lok Sabha elections.
Centre to move resolution on Sri Lanka - The Hindu
Students Protests are rocking all over Tamil Nadu , unseen in this generations. Forcing the parties to take tough stances. Even IIT M protest have started to take place.
And DMK starts it next Drama.
Defence dialogue with Sri Lanka called off
In the wake of sharp attack from Tamil Nadu parties, including United Progressive Alliance constituent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which have accused it of being soft on alleged human rights violations against Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Union government on Monday called off the annual defence dialogue with Colombo, scheduled to begin from March 23.
Official sources gave no reason for putting off the three-day talks, but added that scheduling of dates would have to be done afresh.
“The annual defence dialogue is not taking place for the time being, we will have to work out new dates for it and then schedule it,” they said.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said requests for defence assistance are received from time to time from foreign countries, including Sri Lanka.
“Such requests are considered keeping in view all aspects of national interests. Further details cannot be divulged in view of the security implications involved,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-dialogue-with-sri-lanka-called-off/article4522570.ece
