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In a bid to hold Tamil politicians accountable, Eelam Tamil youths signed a petition as part of a larger signature campaign demanding that promises made by Tamil members of parliament during the election be fulfilled.
This part of the campaign which was held in Mannar was organized by the National Fisheries Solidarity Organization (NAFSO). This fisherfolk movement works with marginalized groups such as internally displaced people.
During elections in Sri Lanka, politicians in a bid to garner support from rural communities often make lofty promises, particularly in the North-East, which continues to lag in development and livelihoods. To this end, Tamil youths have taken matters into their own hands by collecting signatures to advocate for legislative action and call on elected representatives to honour their campaign promises.
The initiative has reportedly gained momentum across 17 districts, with people expressing their frustration and determination to see accountability upheld. The first part of the signature campaign was launched last month in Jaffna.
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