As negotiations on climate change gathered momentum in Copenhagen, India has said it will play a constructive role but will not accept legally-binding and verifiable domestic emission cut commitments. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh asserted that India has announced national voluntary domestic measures to tackle global warming. But these are not up for international scrutiny. Progress on these will be checked only by the country's Parliament.<br/><br/>Talking to News persons in Copenhagan, he also made it clear that India will not agree to the concept of peaking, which will adversely impact the development of rural electricity in the country. He also ruled out any dilution of previously-stated "red lines" drawn by India.<br/><br/>His comments came in the backdrop European Commission Director General Karl Falkenberger's remarks that EU expected a legally binding and verifiable arrangement.<br/> <br/>Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, thousands of climate activists rallied today to highlight the need for sealing a "real deal" during the U.N.-led climate change talks. The rally came as ministers arrived for the segment of the U.N.-led climate talks tasked with achieving goals to avoid climate changes that scientists warn could be disastrous to the Earth. The activists converged on the Parliament Square, holding banners and listening to green-clad speakers. Some of the activists called on the developed countries to commit to deep emission cuts and deliver on pledges of financial and technological support to help the developing nations adapt to climate change.