Vote abstention: Indiaâs ties with Sri Lanka
Monday, April 05, 2021
By: The New Indian Express
Indiaâs abstention from voting on the OHCHR resolution has received a mixed reaction. While the drummer boys of the Tigers have condemned it as a betrayal of the Tamil minority, discerning observers have appreciated the rationale behind the decision. Explaining Indiaâs policy, Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Indiaâs Permanent Representative, explained New Delhiâs âconsistent positionâ rested on two pillars: support to Sri Lankaâs unity and territorial integrity and abiding commitment to the aspirations of the Tamils for equality, justice, peace and dignity.