New Delhi: After hectic parleys following differences over its wording, government
and an agitated Opposition on April 8 agreed on a resolution deploring US-led war on
Iraq and sought immediate cessation of hostilities and withdrawal of coalition
forces.
The unanimous resolution, read out by Speaker Manohar Joshi, hoped Iraq's
sovereignty would be kept intact and its reconstruction carried out under the
supervision of the United Nations.
"This House deplores the attack by the coalition forces led by United States against
sovereign Iraq," the resolution said, "expressing national sentiments".
"Change of regime in Iraq through military action is unacceptable," the resolution
said.
The trauma suffered by the innocent people of Iraq, particularly women and children,
following the war was a serious humanitarian problem, it said adding, "This action
is without the approval of the UN Security Council and against the UN charter."
"This House, therefore, expresses deep sorrow and sympathy for the people of Iraq,"
it said.
PTI
