India can hope that the Rajapaksa government takes up seriously the issue of a political settlement and do some substantial homework and further implements the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission recommendations. The country is undeniably under watch of the International Community and there will be enough follow up for tracking the actions taken in the direction of devolution of power to the provinces. Unless and until the Sri Lankan government makes a genuine attempt to reach out to the Tamil political leadership and people, the international community will continue gear pressure which may increase overtime if no action is taken. India can try to make sure that the Tamil leadership play an important and constructive role in helping Sri Lanka. The government should take up reforms on its own rather than under the pressure of the international community for the benefit of the nation and all ethnic and lingual groups. The government cannot deny the plurality of society there.
from: Shashikant Nishant Sharma
