TNA meets Indian HC: Discuss devolution, development in North, East

A 5 member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation led by MP R. Sampanthan today met Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay where they discussed Various aspects of devolution and developmental aspirations of the people in the North and East.

Leader of Ilangai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Maavai Senathirajah, TNA MPs Dharmalingam Sithadthan, Selvam Adaikkalanathan and MA. Sumanthiran were present during the meeting held at the India House.

The meeting focused on development of the North and East of Sri Lanka and improving connectivity between the two countries in the post-Covid period.

The High Commissioner stressed India’s longstanding commitment towards creating social infrastructure such as housing in Sri Lanka that enabled all Sri Lankans including the people from the Northern and Eastern Provinces to enjoy the fruits of peace.

He reiterated Indian support for rehabilitation and development in areas such as connectivity, health and education.

The TNA delegation apprised High Commissioner on progress regarding Provincial Council elections which constitutes integral part of Sri Lankan polity and Constitution.

HC reiterated India's support for devolution within the framework of a united Sri Lanka on the basis of full implementation of the 13A which would be in line with Tamil aspirations for equality, justice, peace and reconciliation and would strengthen Sri Lanka. (Ajith Siriwardana)