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Fast to condemn killing of Tamils in Sri Lanka

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India must be firm in resolving the crisis: speakers Three resolutions passed by the "Tamizh Iyakkam"

VOICING CONCERN: Poet and writer Kanimozhi addressing writers and artists at a fast organised to condemn the killing of Sri Lankan Tamils, at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai on Monday. — Photo: M. Vedhan

CHENNAI: Artists observed a daylong fast here on Monday to condemn the killing of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

They demanded that the Centreshould not sign any military pact with the island nation.

Food and other provisions promised should be distributed directly by the Centre to the affected persons.

The A-9 pass to Jaffna should be immediately opened and military attacks on the Tamils should stop at once, they said.

Passing these resolutions at the end of the fast here, speakers from various walks of life, who had gathered under the banner of "Tamizh Iyakkam," stressed the need for the Indian government to be firm in resolving the crisis.

How could one remain silent when the Sri Lankan forces did not spare even children, asked Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani.

Poet Kanimozhi said the presence of various personalities at the one-day token fast showed their zeal and a sense of commitment. "We are all eager to extend our wholehearted support to the resolution of the issue, which would end the sufferings of Tamils."

"Be united"

Tamil Nadu Planning Commission vice-chairman M. Naganathan said Tamils should be united in the cause.

Dalit Panthers of India MLA Ravikumar said the Centre should take up the cause of Tamils with the Sri Lankan Government to bring peace to the nation.

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's wife Rajathi Ammal presented a shawl to Mr. Veeramani.

Journalist R.R. Gopal, film director Seeman, Kavingnar Tamarai, actors Sri Priya and Satyaraj spoke.

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