Tamil Nadu Governor Welcomes S Jaishankar’s Comments On Tamil People In Sri Lanka

Chennai: Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday welcomed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement in Sri Lanka, which he said signified the Centre’s concern towards Tamils and would be welcomed by the people of Tamil Nadu.

Mr Jaishankar unequivocally stated the Indian position on the 13th Amendment to the island nation, Purohit said in a statement.

Quoting Mr Jaishankar from a press conference he addressed with his Srilankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on Wednesday, the Governor emphasised, “this is an important statement, signifying the concern of the Indian Government towards their Tamil sisters and brothers in Sri Lanka.”

“His words are sure to be welcomed by the people of Tamil Nadu.”

Mr Jaishankar’s statement “is in the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji”s own untiring efforts for the welfare of the Tamil population in Sri Lanka,” the Governor said.

On January 6, Mr Jaishankar underlined India’s backing for Lanka’s reconciliation process and an “inclusive political outlook” that encourages ethnic harmony.

The Foreign Minister had said: “As we promote peace and well-being in the region, India has been strongly committed to the unity, stability and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka. Our support for the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka is longstanding, as indeed for an inclusive political outlook that encourages ethnic harmony.”