New Delhi, September 4, 2012 | The Hindu
PTI
Expressing concern over “hostility” against Sri Lankan visitors in Tamil
Nadu, the CPI (M) on Tuesday said nothing should be done to disturb people-to-people
relations whatever be the Lankan government’s approach towards the Tamil issue.
“Whatever the differences and opposition that exists regarding the Sri
Lankan government’s approach to the Tamil question in Sri Lanka, nothing should
be done to disturb people-to-people relations,” the CPI (M) Polit Bureau said
in a statement here.
Maintaining that friendly relations between the people of the two
countries have to be strengthened, it voiced concern at “the hostility
displayed towards the people from Sri Lanka who are visiting Tamil Nadu”.
It was “very unfortunate” that two football teams of schoolboys from Sri
Lanka were sent back from Tamil Nadu “at the instance of the state government,”
the party said.
It said some Lankan pilgrims visiting a church in Tiruvavur also had to
return following harassment. “The CPI (M) condemns this incident,” the
statement said.
The party appealed to the people and the political forces in Tamil Nadu
to ensure that friendly and harmonious relations are maintained with the people
of Sri Lanka.
