History has shown that a political solution, delivered or credibly promised, is an essential component of reconciliation, in situations as in Sri Lanka. President Rajapaksa had earlier hinted that a political solution would be offered once the military operations ended. Now, the President says that he needs a fresh mandate and that the political solution would have to await his re-election. It is difficult to comprehend as to why separate mandates are required to wage war and to make peace. All these delays result in scepticism about the intention to evolve an equitable political solution.
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