Tamil Nadu leaders condemn Sri Lankan parliament’s dissolution

Chennai: Tamil Nadu political leaders on Saturday condemned the dissolution of Sri Lankan parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena and urged the Centre to take necessary steps for the protection of Tamils in the island nation. In a statement issued here, DMK President M.K. Stalin said Sirisena’s action was “murder of democracy”. “The Indian government instead of watching this silently should condemn the action and also take necessary steps to protect the Eelam Tamils,” Stalin said. PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss said India cannot remain quiet over the developments in Sri Lanka as it impacts the former’s security and also the welfare of Tamils there. Ramadoss said the Sri Lankan elections will not be held in an honest manner. (IANS)