Colombo, April 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with leaders of Sri Lanka's Tamil community, expressing sorrow over the passing of respected Tamil leaders R Sambanthan and Mavai Senathirajah.

During the meeting, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to promoting equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community within a united Sri Lanka.

Expressing joy after the meeting, PM Modi shared the picture on X and wrote, "Meeting with the leaders of Sri Lanka's Tamil community is always a matter of joy. I personally expressed my sorrow over the passing of two respected Tamil leaders I knew, R. Sambanthan and Mavai Senathirajah."

"I emphasized an unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity, and justice for the Tami...