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Chandrika calls up Vajpayee

By Amit Baruah

NEW DELHI NOV. 6. The Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, informed the Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, that India was "anxious" about the recent political developments in the island nation. India's concern about the Sri Lankan situation was conveyed to Ms. Kumaratunga when she telephoned Mr. Vajpayee this evening, official sources said here.

During the 20-minute conversation, Mr. Vajpayee said a constitutional crisis should be averted, the peace process need to continue and an acceptable solution to the current problems emerge through "internal political dialogue."

According to sources, Ms. Kumaratunga briefed him about the latest developments in the island nation.

"She expressed her support for a continuation of the peace process."

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