[Marxistindia] P.B. statements

[news from the cpi(m)]

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued
the following statements:

                            Quottrocchi Case


The withdrawal of the interpol red corner notice against Ottavio
Quottrocchi at the behest of the CBI is another step to bury the Bofors
gun case by the Manmohan Singh government. Coming in the wake of the
failure to successfully prosecute all those involved in the bribery
case, it is evident that as long as there is a Congress-led government
in office, the subversion of justice will continue.


The Congress leadership has to answer to the people for this cover-up.


                         Gujarat Investigations


The decision of the Supreme Court directing the Special Investigation
Team (SIT) to probe complaints against the Gujarat Chief Minister
Narendra Modi and other Cabinet Ministers and top officials for their
role in the State-sponsored pogroms of 2002 is a welcome step, though a
belated one. It is now imperative that the SIT investigate the complaint
and submit their conclusions within the three month time frame set by
the court.


It is shameful that the BJP continues to defend those responsible for
the carnage in Gujarat. 

                         On Sri Lanka Situation


The decision of the Sri Lankan government to halt combat operations
using heavy weapons and airplanes is welcome. This should open the way
for the rescue of the tens of thousands of the Tamil civilian population
who are still in the war zone. The LTTE has to stop holding the people
by force and facilitate their safe passage. 


The Sri Lankan government should allow the International Red Cross and
other agencies to enter the affected areas. 

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