Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders of the Tamil community in Sri Lanka today (April 5) during his official visit to the island nation.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi conveyed his condolences on the passing of veteran Tamil leaders R. Sampanthan and Mavai Senathirajah. He said both leaders were personally known to him.
During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated India’s commitment to supporting a life of equality, dignity, and justice for the Tamil community within a united Sri Lanka.
He also stated that several projects and initiatives launched during his visit would contribute to the social, economic, and cultural development of the Tamil community.
“The meeting with leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) was fruitful. The community constitutes a living bridge between the two countries for over 200 years. India will support construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other community development projects for IOTs in cooperation with the Government of Sri Lanka” Indian PM tweeted after meeting up country political party leaders. (NewsWire)
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