Lanka issue: No threat to govt's stability, says Chidambaram

Even as DMK chief M Karunanidhi announced his decision to withdraw support to it on the Lankan Tamils issue, the government today put up a brave face, insisting that there was no threat to its stability. At the same time, the government sought to mollify Karunanidhi, saying his "statement deserves all respect" and consultations have been started with political parties on DMK's demand that Parliament should adopt a resolution on human rights violations in Sri Lanka. "Let me assure everyone that the stability of the government and the continuation of the government are not an issue. The government is absolutely stable and enjoys majority in the Lok Sabha," Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters outside Parliament.

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