K’nidhi seeks funds for Lanka

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) chief, M Karunanidhi, on Sunday said that he would discuss issues related to rehabilitation of Sri Lankan Tamilians with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Karunanidhi is on a two-day visit to the national capital.

Interacting with media here, Karunanidhi said he would also urge Prime Minister to release more funds for rehabilitation works.

“Yes, about the Tamilians and Rajapaksa I will speak with the Prime Minister. Yes I will ask for more grant,” Karunanidhi said.

Asked about his son and Union Fertilizers Minister Alagiri’s constant absence in the parliament and not knowing any language other than Tamil could be embarrassing for Karunanidhi, he said “Not necessarily.”

He is also scheduled to meet the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and other officials to finalise the state’s annual plan outlay.

On Sunday morning, Karunanidhi called on President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and extend a formal invitation to her for inaugurating the next month’s World Tamil Conference to be held at Coimbatore.

Karunanidhi said his purpose of Delhi visit is to meet officials of the Planning Commission.

“The main purpose of visit is to meet the Planning Commission with revised outlay for the development of the state. Also we have invited the President of India for the World Tamil Conference to be held at Coimbatore,” he said. (ANI)

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Sunday, 02 May 2010 06:44 PM

We don't need your assistance or grants as India is more poorer than us. We really want the double game played by India to be stopped or please leave us, what India has done for Tamils is suffice and we are really humbled with that. We know India is the power in South Asia. please leave us alone. we are prepared to undergo any hardship but leave us, we are really thankful to you and your present central establishement whatever you have done for Tamils. All tamils in the world know you going to talk about your son's and your family's fortune but you are put the cover on Tamils in the North and East. You are the greatest diplomat in the histrory of the planet earth. Thank you.

Sunday, 02 May 2010 08:28 PM

Mr Kaunanai is the biggest joker of them all.

Sunday, 02 May 2010 08:58 PM

Saint abroad, and a devil at home.

Sunday, 02 May 2010 09:00 PM

It is a trick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed, or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

Sunday, 02 May 2010 10:25 PM

Sri Lanka is not a part of the Tamil Nadu State in India. Who appointed this guy to negotiate on Sri Lanka's behalf?

Monday, 03 May 2010 04:03 AM

Go home....

Monday, 03 May 2010 04:14 AM

Tamil Nadu is worse than a hell. People are poor and have enough problems of their own.Dear Mr. Karunanidhi you look after the well being of your own people.We can look after our own tamil brothers.You all are the people who poisioned tamils and sent them to fight the govt and sinhalese people.Don't try those stunts again.Mind your own business.

Monday, 03 May 2010 04:15 AM

Hello Karuna listen, you take care of your own tamil people in tamilnadu. we have seen the living condition there. first of all give it's children good education and a sanitary system. they are poorer than tamils in SL and you know jaffna tamils are in a situation to support tamils in tamilnadu?

Monday, 03 May 2010 05:51 AM

well said brother.. i'm proud to call you my brother.

Monday, 03 May 2010 06:20 AM

maybe some election is coming, this is why.

Monday, 03 May 2010 07:07 AM

other wise fasting much better.

Monday, 03 May 2010 09:04 AM

SL Tamils became a chess game for India & TN

Monday, 03 May 2010 10:00 AM

Pls try to utilise that money to raise the standard of living of tamils living in Tamil Nadu who are living in much poor conditions. And pls do not play politics with the lives of innocent people.

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