India Supports Consultations To Uphold Rule Of Law In Thailand

New Delhi, Dec 4, IRNA – India today supported efforts to address the situation in Thailand through consultations to uphold rule of law. Thailand is witnessing anti-government protests for nearly a week that claimed at least four lives so far. “We are supportive of all measures and efforts to address the situation through consultations in order to uphold the rule of law, preserve democracy and restore normalcy,” Spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs said here in a statement. Syed Akbaruddin also said We are following developments taking place in Thailand and are in constant contact with our Embassy in Bangkok, which is also providing updated information on current situation to Indian travelers and residents, including through its website. According to reports, in Thailand, protesters demanding the resignation of premier Yingluck Shinawatra today claimed a partial victory after police allowed them to storm the government headquarters, easing tensions after three days of clashes that claimed at least four lives. Hundreds of protesters poured into the lawns of the premiers office after police removed barricades, saying that they would no longer use force against activists trying to storm the Government House and police headquarters./end