Reaction to India’s support for the US-sponsored resolution against Sri lanka was negative on Friday, with the media calling it a ‘let down’ and an ally in the Government demanding a “drastic change” in the country’s foreign policy.
Angry over India’s move, the Heritage Party called for a drastic change in the lankan foreign policy by giving cold shoulder to India and supporting Pakistan’s stand on Kashmir. “We urge the Government to build a foreign policy for Asian solidarity and brotherhood without India”, a JHU statement said.
JHU leader and Minister of Technology Research, Champika Ranawaka said, “We urge the Government not to grant commercial or diplomatic favours because India has disregarded our sovereignty”.