India expressed its concern over of the lack of the lack of measurable progress by Govt of Sri Lanka on their commitments of a political solution to ethnic issue at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council, yesterday.
Speaking at the interactive dialogue on report of OHCHR on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka , India said its consistent view on peace and reconciliation in the neighbouring island nation has been been for a political settlement within the framework of an United Sri Lanka, ensuring justice, peace, equality and dignity for the Tamil living there
It said the current crisis in Sri Lanka has demonstrated the limitations of a driven economy and the impact it has on the standard of living.
India further said that it is in the best interests of Sri Lanka to build capacity of its citizens and work towards their empowerment, for which devolution of power to the grassroots level is a prerequisite.
