India, April 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka today in Colombo. During the meeting, he conveyed condolences on the passing of respected Tamil leaders, Thiru R. Sampanthan and Thiru Mavai Senathirajah.
In separate posts on X, he wrote:
"It is always a pleasure to meet the leaders of the Tamil community of Sri Lanka. Conveyed my condolences on the passing of respected Tamil leaders, Thiru R. Sampanthan and Thiru Mavai Senathirajah, both of whom were personally known to me. Reiterated unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community within united Sri Lanka. Many projects and initiat...