Tamil Nadu opposition leader M Karunanidhi said he was “hopeful” that the UN will intervene in Sri Lanka and take up Tamil grievances, reported The Hindu.
Claiming credit for India’s vote for the UN resolution in March, Karunanidhi said that his DMK would continue to press Delhi to support his demand for a referendum.
“I believe these efforts will definitely bear fruit. We have submitted TESO resolutions on the way forward to both the UN Human Rights Council and the UN headquarters. We are sure they will consider the issue at an appropriate time and take suitable action,” he said to reporters.
At a Tamil Eelam Supporters’ Organisation meeting, the group led by Karunanidhi, thanked the UN for receiving their previous resolutions.
The TESO meeting, held at the DMK’s headquarters, also hailed the British Tamil Forum for passing a resolution in London with several other Tamil organisations and parties, calling for an independent investigation and the recognition of Genocide.
