India refutes speculative media reviews on sending troops to Lanka: Indian mission

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka on Wednesday categorically dismissed speculative media reviews about New Delhi sending its troops to Colombo, saying India is totally supportive of Sri Lanka’s democracy, stability and financial restoration.

The denial from the Indian mission got here a day after it refuted as “fake and blatantly false” native social media hypothesis that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his members of the family have fled to India.

The whereabouts of Mahinda Rajapaksa has been speculated since his resignation on Monday. It was reported that Mahinda had left his office-cum-official residence, Temple Trees.

In its first response to the scenario in Sri Lanka, India on Tuesday stated that it’s “fully supportive” of the island nation’s democracy, stability and financial restoration.

“The High Commission would like to categorically deny speculative reports in sections of media and social media about #India sending her troops to Sri Lanka. These reports and such views are also not in keeping with the position of the Government of #India,” the Indian mission stated on Twitter.

“The Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs of India clearly stated yesterday that India is fully supportive of Sri Lanka’s democracy, stability and economic recovery,” it stated in one other tweet.

The Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs of India clearly acknowledged yesterday that #India is totally supportive of Sri Lanka’s democracy, stability and financial restoration. (2/2)

— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) May 11, 2022

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated in New Delhi on Tuesday: “India will always be guided by the best interests of the people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes”.

Mahinda, 76, resigned as prime minister amid unprecedented financial turmoil within the nation, hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters, prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy Army troops within the capital. The assault triggered widespread violence in opposition to pro-Rajapaksa politicians.

A bunch of protesters gathered across the Naval base within the japanese port district of Trincomalee, claiming Mahinda had taken refuge there.

Calls for his arrest are growing for his alleged instigation of a mob which went on to assault anti-government protesters who’re calling for the Rajapaksa household, together with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, to resign.

At least 8 individuals have died whereas over 250 individuals have been injured within the clashes which additionally noticed scores of properties belonging to ruling celebration politicians being set on hearth.

President Gotabaya has urged the individuals to cease “violence and acts of revenge” in opposition to fellow residents and vowed to deal with the political and financial disaster going through the nation Sri Lanka is going through its worst financial disaster since gaining independence from Britain in 1948.

The disaster is brought about partially by an absence of international foreign money, which has meant that the nation can not afford to pay for imports of staple meals and gas, resulting in acute shortages and really excessive costs.

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets throughout Sri Lanka since April 9.