Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian PM Modi over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional reforms

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the central government to take proactive and high-level diplomatic steps to protect the welfare, political rights, and constitutional aspirations of Sri Lankan Tamils amid proposed constitutional reforms in Sri Lanka.

In his detailed letter, Stalin said he was drawing the Prime Minister’s attention to what he described as a deeply troubling and sensitive issue concerning the Tamil community in Sri Lanka.

He stressed that Tamil Nadu has always been at the forefront of advocating the rights and aspirations of Sri Lankan Tamils due to strong historical, cultural, and emotional ties.

As Chief Minister, he said it was his duty to convey the serious concerns raised by respected Tamil leaders from both India and Sri Lanka regarding the direction of the proposed new Sri Lankan Constitution.

Stalin noted that he had received extensive representations warning that the ongoing constitutional reform process in Sri Lanka could have grave consequences for the Tamil community.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urged the Indian Prime Minister to engage Sri Lankan authorities at the highest diplomatic level to ensure a genuine constitutional process that meaningfully addresses Tamil grievances.

Expressing confidence in PM Modi’s leadership, Stalin said he firmly believes India will take the lead in safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils and help pave the way for a just, durable, and lasting solution for their issues.

Source: IANS

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