Tamil political parties in India are calling on the New Delhi government to revoke the ban imposed on the Liberation Tigers and to support the freedom struggle of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, the Daily Mirror reported.
At a conference convened in India on Saturday in support of the LTTE cause, Tamil Nadu political parties emphasised the ban on the LTTE should be removed in order to facilitate peace moves in Sri Lanka.
The organisers of the conference in a statement, demanded the Indian government show support for the Tamil freedom struggle, revoke the ban on the LTTE and ensure the normalisation of Tamil civilian life in Sri Lanka.
The conference sharply criticised comments made by the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr. Jeffrey Lunstead last month when he warned the LTTE to pursue the path of peace or face a more determined Sri Lankan army.
Tamil Nadu parties now play a critical role in the coalition governments that are have ruled India for many years.
Not unexpectedly, therefore, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose UPA coalition also relies on Tamil Nadu political parties for parliamentary numbers singled out the southern state in a speech.
The Tamil language, Tamil Nadu and Union Ministers from the State received a special mention in his speech last Saturday.
Dr. Singh said that “your language, Tamil, rivals Sanskrit in antiquity and in its beauty. Our Government is proud of the fact that we have restored to Tamil its ancient glory by recognising it as a classical language of great antiquity on par with Sanskrit. We are committed to the full development of this great language of a great people.”
Tamil Nadu had a pride of place in the country and occupied a very important position in his Government, he said.
“Never before have so many distinguished leaders of Tamil Nadu held such high positions in the Government of India at the same time. I have great regard for the good work that my colleagues from Tamil Nadu are doing for the welfare of this State and the welfare of our country as a whole,” he said.
“Your young and dynamic Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has been doing exemplary work in the field of health,” he said.
Dr. Singh emphasised the commitment of the UPA Government for the rapid development of the State.
At a conference convened in India on Saturday in support of the LTTE cause, Tamil Nadu political parties emphasised the ban on the LTTE should be removed in order to facilitate peace moves in Sri Lanka.
The organisers of the conference in a statement, demanded the Indian government show support for the Tamil freedom struggle, revoke the ban on the LTTE and ensure the normalisation of Tamil civilian life in Sri Lanka.
The conference sharply criticised comments made by the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr. Jeffrey Lunstead last month when he warned the LTTE to pursue the path of peace or face a more determined Sri Lankan army.
Tamil Nadu parties now play a critical role in the coalition governments that are have ruled India for many years.
Not unexpectedly, therefore, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose UPA coalition also relies on Tamil Nadu political parties for parliamentary numbers singled out the southern state in a speech.
The Tamil language, Tamil Nadu and Union Ministers from the State received a special mention in his speech last Saturday.
Dr. Singh said that “your language, Tamil, rivals Sanskrit in antiquity and in its beauty. Our Government is proud of the fact that we have restored to Tamil its ancient glory by recognising it as a classical language of great antiquity on par with Sanskrit. We are committed to the full development of this great language of a great people.”
Tamil Nadu had a pride of place in the country and occupied a very important position in his Government, he said.
“Never before have so many distinguished leaders of Tamil Nadu held such high positions in the Government of India at the same time. I have great regard for the good work that my colleagues from Tamil Nadu are doing for the welfare of this State and the welfare of our country as a whole,” he said.
“Your young and dynamic Minister, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has been doing exemplary work in the field of health,” he said.
Dr. Singh emphasised the commitment of the UPA Government for the rapid development of the State.
