Expressing its displeasure against the government’s lack of clarity on its stand on Sri Lanka, Congress’ biggest ally DMK on Thursday staged a walkout as external affairs minister Salman Khurshid addressed Parliament. Sri Lankan defence forces have been accused of engaging in war crimes against Tamils during the civil war that ended in 2009. The situation in the island nation continues to remain grim even post the UNHRC resolution passed in 2012 as attacks on civilians and their disappearances continue to be reported. Keeping this in mind it may be in India’s own interest to take a tough stand against Sri Lanka. However, India has always stuck to its non-alignment policy and steers clear of getting involved in the internal matters of any country. In an already existing hostile environment, a vote against the island would only worsen the situation for India. Also, the previous UNHRC resolution moved by the US couldn’t bring about the desired results. The DMK along with a few other parties has been pressurising the government to vote against Sri Lanka in Geneva. But is the Congress being evasive?