New Delhi, March 19, 2013
Describing as “state of uncertainty” the
situation at the Centre in the aftermath of DMK’s pullout decision from UPA,
CPI(M) on Tuesday said it favours full autonomy for Sri Lankan Tamils.
“Right now the situation (at the Centre) is in a
state of uncertainty... they (DMK) have formally announced pulling out of UPA
and the government is in minority because of this,” CPI(M) leader Sitaram
Yechury told reporters here outside Parliament.
He said his party is clear about the autonomy
issue.
“We are for full autonomy for (Sri) Lankan
Tamils. (Sri) Lankan government was also committed to it a few years ago.
Constitution was also amended for devolution of power. We want that this should
be implemented which has not been done till now,” he said.
DMK pull out a pressure tactic
On DMK’s pullout decision, Mr. Yechury said,
“Maybe it is a pressure tactic. DMK’s position is still not clear whether it
will finally pull out of the government or support it...or reconsider its
decision.”
Earlier in the day, DMK withdrew its support to
the UPA and pulled out its five central ministers over the issue of alleged
human rights violations of Tamils in Sri Lanka.
DMK has 18 members in the Lok Sabha and the UPA
with its support has 303 MPs in the 543-member House.
The strength of the ruling alliance has reduced
to 224 after the pullout but UPA enjoyed support of 281 MPs that included those
of outside supporting parties.
SP (22) and BSP (21) were among the outside
supporters (57) in the House where the magic number for a majority is 272.
