The DMK Chief M. Karunanidhi has asked for a resolution to be adopted by Parliament including amendments in the US sponsored draft resolution against Sri Lanka in the United Nations Human Rights Council, UNHRC. After a two-hour long discussion with Union Ministers P. Chidambaram, A.K. Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad in Chennai yesterday, Mr. Karunanidhi told newsmen that the amendment included a credible independent International Commission of Inquiry into the allegations of war crimes, in the draft resolution, brought in the UNHRC. He also wanted the inclusion of genocide and war crimes by the Sri Lankan army and administration.
Mr. Azad speaking to newsmen after the discussion, said that the outcome of the discussion would be conveyed to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. DMK, an ally of the UPA has been adding up pressure on the issue of Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, the issue is gaining momentum. Political parties cutting across party lines have been insisting that India should take a stand on the draft resolution and also choose to speak out for an independent probe into the alleged war crimes. The student community has also been demanding the same through protests in a peaceful manner all over the state. Several miscreants have been arrested at many places. More than 500 colleges have been shut until further notice.