Tamils have not given up separate homeland demand - CTC
March 14, 2010 08:13 pm
Reacting sharply to reports from
“The TNA has been misquoted. They are in constant touch
with us and what the media has put out is absolutely wrong. The TNA has not
abandoned its four co-principles which include a separate homeland for Tamils,’’
Canadian Tamil Congress leader David Poopalapillai said here.
Outlining the TNA’s “four co-principles”, the Tamil
diaspora leader said, “These include a separate homeland for Tamils in Sri
Lanka, their right to self-determination, preservation of distinct Tamil
identity and citizenship rights for Tamils who came to Sri Lanka from India in
the 18th century.’’
Poopalapillai said, “The 1.3 million-strong Sri Lankan
Tamil diaspora is behind the TNA and it has full faith in its leadership. We
are very firm on what we want.’’
The Tamil leader added, “What we are fighting for is
something like Puerto Rico and the
He said nearly half of Tamils of Indian origin, who were
settled in central parts of
Reports from
The TNA, which backed the Tamil Tigers since its
formation in 2001, reportedly released its so-called platform to accept a
federal set-up. The party has 22 members in the nation’s 225-member parliament.
It supported former army chief Sarath Fonseka during the January presidential
election.
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