NEW DELHI, Mar 22: The Lok Sabha was adjourned today till noon as DMK and AIADMK members trooped into the well protesting against India’s voting at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a ”diluted” US-sponsored resolution against war crimes in Sri Lanka.
When the House assembled for the day, Speaker Meira Kumar called for questions being asked.
Just then, the DMK and the AIADMK members entered the well, shouting slogans and carrying placards. Some placards read that India voting on the final draft was a ”betrayal” for Tamils.
At Geneva, the government yesterday moved seven amendments on the resolution, all of which were duly rejected by the US. In the end, India voted in favour of the final draft resolution that went through with 25 votes in favour and 13 against.
The UNHRC resolution urged Sri Lanka to carry out a credible inquiry into the alleged killings and disappearances during nearly 30-year-long civil war in the island nation that ended in 2009.
DMK Supremo M Karunanidhi had earlier withdrawn his 19-member support to the UPA government demanding that India take a tougher stand on the resolution.
DMK had wanted an economic embargo against Lanka, an international inquiry on the alleged atrocities committed by the Lankan army against Tamils and that its actions be declared as “genocide” by international community.
Mr Karunandhi, after voting, said he was not satisfied with India’s response and his demands were not considered.
After nearly three minutes of the din, Ms Kumar adjourned the House till Zero Hour.
This is the fourth consecutive day when the DMK and the AIADMK members have forced an adjournment of the House on the same issue.
(AGENCIES)
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