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Malaysian Tamils

The concern expressed by India over the treatment of Malaysian Tamils and the retort by Malaysia are deplorable. India has violated the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. As Malaysia has correctly said, it is an internal problem and the way it treats its citizens is of no concern to us. Would we tolerate the Malaysian government commenting on Nandigram or the Gujarat riots?

C. Anandasubramanian,

Pune

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The concern expressed by India is like the pot calling the kettle black. As a frequent visitor to Malaysia and one who has many Indian friends who have settled there for generations, I can say that the opportunities they have, the liberties they enjoy and their economic condition are far better than their brethren in our country. Dispersing an unruly mob with water cannons and arrest of a few protesters are nothing compared to the frequent attacks and discrimination faced by the minorities in our country. Let us set our house in order first.

Siddiq Ahmed,

Bangalore

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The manner in which ethnic Indians were treated by the Malaysian police during their rally seeking equal opportunities is really disturbing. No doubt India and Malaysia have been maintaining friendly ties for a long time. But the incidents of discrimination against the people of Indian origin in Malaysia cannot be taken lightly.

India cannot be a silent spectator to the step-motherly treatment meted out to the Tamils abroad. The Prime Minister should talk to the Malaysian government to ensure that the problem does not escalate.

P. Senthil Saravana Durai,

Tuticorin

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