DMK quits UPA
Posted on: 19/Mar/2013 11:41:01 AM
The DMK has quit the UPA as its ally. The decision was taken this morning and the party head M. Karunanidhi said that it was based on differences with the government over India’s stand in the US led resolution in the UN against Sri Lanka for war crimes. The five ministers of the DMK in the Union Cabinet will quit their positions with immediate effect.
The Congress had sent three envoys on Monday to speak to Mr. Karunanidhi – P. Chidambaram, A.K. Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad. The TNCC head had also spoken out on Monday saying that India will support the resolution but will also ask for a fair inquiry into the matter.
Press Meet Live Updates:
- DMK is pulling out in of UPA completely. Do not see any point in giving outside support, says Karunanidhi.
- In complete support of the revolution in Sri Lanka and the rights of the Tamils, we have fought for their rights: Karunanidhi.
- Sri Lanka has committed serious crimes. The DMK has always condemned these crimes, says Karunanidhi.
