The Indian Minister of Naval affairs G K Vasan, suggested today that 2 aspects would be taken into consideration before the final decision is taken regarding India’s participation at CHOGM.
Vasan outlined that the stance of the Tamil Nadu Provincial government with regards to India’s participation at CHOGM and the evident steps taken by Sri Lanka towards the benefit of Tamils in Sri Lanka, would both play an important part in the final decision.
Further sources have suggested that,
“The Premier’s visit would depend on the conditions prevailing at the time and a decision would be taken on an appropriate time.”
The increasing uncertainty around India’s attendance of CHOGM comes amidst mounting pressure from Tamil Nadu activists, and strong statements by Candian ministers regarding Steven Harper’s decision to boycott CHOGM.