Vaiko seeks release of Tamils on hunger strike in Sri Lanka

Vaiko seeks release of Tamils on hunger strike in Sri Lanka

PTIUpdated: Friday, May 31, 2019, 09:00 PM IST
article-image

Chennai: MDMK chief Vaiko today urged all countries in the world to exert pressure on Sri Lanka to release Tamil prisoners there who are on a hunger strike seeking their release. “I appeal to all countries in the world to do their duty of exerting pressure on Sri Lanka to release Eelam Tamils languishing in jails there for many years,” he said in a statement.

“The nations should realise that human rights are being trampled by Sri Lanka by hoodwinking them”, he said. Alleging that Eelam Tamils were imprisoned in Sri Lanka based on “false cases” in 14 jails, he said Tamil prsioners in such jails were on a hunger strike for the past three days seeking their release.

In an act of solidarity, a general strike is proposed to be held in Vavuniya in Sri Lanka on November 13 to press for their release, he said. “I appeal to Tamil organisations (in Sri Lanka) to make the general strike a success on November 13,” he said.

RECENT STORIES

'BJP Is Running Racket...Money Trail Has Been Established. I Have Proof': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal...

'BJP Is Running Racket...Money Trail Has Been Established. I Have Proof': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal...

'During Congress Rule, Even Tea Vendor Could Contest', Says Pawan Khera After FM Sitharaman Opts Out...

'During Congress Rule, Even Tea Vendor Could Contest', Says Pawan Khera After FM Sitharaman Opts Out...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: About 80,000 Leaders, Workers From Different Parties Join BJP Ahead Of...

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: About 80,000 Leaders, Workers From Different Parties Join BJP Ahead Of...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Declines BJP Ticket, Says 'Don't Have...

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Declines BJP Ticket, Says 'Don't Have...

Gujarat News: Over 40 Devotees Trapped in Gushing Gomti River During Pilgrimage in Dwarka

Gujarat News: Over 40 Devotees Trapped in Gushing Gomti River During Pilgrimage in Dwarka