Forward Bloc urges Indian government to play role

New Delhi, Aug 29 – All India Forward Bloc, a leftwing nationalist party in India, has officially asked the Indian government to play a vital role in resolving the Bhutanese refugee issue.
The Central Committee meeting concluded on Wednesday has also urged all the political parties of India to discuss the issue seriously and come forward with a common opinion.

''As the biggest democracy in the world, India has to play a very vital role in the Bhutanese refugee issue,'' the four-page long press statement issued after the meeting stated.

This is the first time any political party in India has passed a resolution on the Bhutanese refugee problem.

''The political parties of India should also discuss this seriously and make solidarity effort to settle the genuine refugee problem politically in their motherland,'' the statement said.

The party, which is supporting the UPA government from outside, requested the Druk government to consider the grievances of the refugees. All India Forward Bloc has three Lok Shaba Members from West Bengal.
Source: Ekantipur.com