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.
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.


Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/article3288136.ece