Working on forward-looking outcome

CHENNAI: India will take a decision after consulting with members of the United Nations Human Rights Council  (UNHRC) on the US-sponsored resolution censuring Sri Lanka, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).In a letter written to DMK leader M Karunanidhi, the PM had said that India was working towards a forward-looking outcome. “It ensures that rather than deepening confrontation and mistrust between the concerned parties, a way forward is found on issues related to accountability and reconciliation”, the PM said. “Our objective, as always, remains the achievement of a future for the Tamil community in Sri Lanka that is marked by equality, dignity, justice and self-respect.”Referring to the continuous engagement with the government of Sri Lanka, the PM said that India had been urging the process of resettlement, reconstruction, including early return of all internally displaced, withdrawal of emergency regulations, investigation into allegations of human rights violations and  restoration of normalcy in affected areas.With the Indian projects aimed at housing, education, health, vocation training, agriculture and reconstruction of infrastructure, there was progress in withdrawal of emergency regulations and local body elections were conducted in Northern province of the island nation, the PM claimed.Despite welcoming the recommendations of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), he said India had emphasised time-bound, independent and credible mechanisms to investigate allegations of human rights violations.“Our focus on these issues with Lanka will continue,” the PM assured.Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for the PMO V Narayansamy told Express, “The resolution will be tabled for discussion at the Council and it may be altered during the discussion to suit the needs of the redressal mechanisms agreed upon by the member nations.” “Without knowing the nature of the resolution, how can we take a stand?” he wondered. Narayanasamy also said that the PM reiterated that he understood Tamil sentiments and these would not be ignored.