Hundreds of protestors arrested in Chennai

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India’s DMK leader M K Stalin and thousands of party workers were arrested today when they attempted to picket the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai, demanding a probe against the island government over alleged war crimes.

Along with Stalin, senior DMK leaders, DravidarKazhagam leader K Veeramani, ViduthalaiChiruthaigalKatchi leader TholThirumavalavan were also arrested when they marched from the ValluvarKottam area to the Sri Lankan mission.

Thousands of party workers raised slogans against Sri Lankan President MahindaRajapaksha for alleged war crimes and asked the Indian government not to "betray" the Tamils.
Speaking to reporters, DMK chief M Karunanidhi hoped that the US-sponsored resolution at the UNHRC against Sri Lanka would be passed. "Our firm demand is that India should also cooperate on the issue", he said.

He said DMK-backed Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation would continue to fight for rehabilitation of Lankan Tamils.

Yesterday, MDMK chief Vaiko along with hundreds of activists of several Tamil outfits had attempted to picket the Sri Lankan mission.

Political parties in the state have been pressing for action against Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes committed by its army during the last phase of the conflict with rebel LTTE.

The chorus in the state for India joining hands with the US grew stronger following the alleged cold-blooded killing of slain LTTE chief V Prabakaran's 12 year-old son Balachandran.(NDTV)

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kali Tuesday, 05 March 2013 08:42 AM

It is better late than never

Ranil Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:24 AM

Do you see the mountain move you stupid indian bafoons? Make all the harthal you want and send as many prabhakarans you like, we will see that they wont wake up again

lalitha Tuesday, 05 March 2013 09:27 AM

jobless

SK Tuesday, 05 March 2013 10:13 AM

Dear Ranil, stupid buffoons (Tamils) living 85 million worldwide. Therefore it’s very difficult task for you.

Nodrog Tuesday, 05 March 2013 10:31 AM

Maybe we should picket the Indian High Com here and protest their sponsoring the LTTE that killed thousands Sri lankans?

sobers Tuesday, 05 March 2013 10:34 AM

Compromise, we win conflict we loose!

kali Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:33 PM

You are fast asleep man. You wont wake up

lankan Tuesday, 05 March 2013 12:00 AM

get a life people. via DM Android App

krishan Wednesday, 06 March 2013 01:25 AM

it is just a drama. why they cant come out from congress government and support sl tamils

andy Wednesday, 06 March 2013 03:14 AM

Ranil, Pass me your address in SL. Let's check who is sleep and stays awake.

andy Wednesday, 06 March 2013 03:15 AM

Ranil, Pass me your address in SL. Let's check who is going to sleep and stays awake.

LankanFellow Wednesday, 06 March 2013 03:18 AM

Where were all these guys when the war was on??????

Stephen Wednesday, 06 March 2013 06:25 AM

Karunanidi search political profit his party do not concern Tamil people

ApeyRata Wednesday, 06 March 2013 07:56 AM

India should introduce the Sharia Law, to punish these picketeers!

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