Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka sabotages Sethu Project - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister charges
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Tuesday, 18 September 2007 |
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Dr.Karunanithy, Tamil Nadu chief Minister, has charged that Sri Lankan government plots to cripple the Sethu Project through subtle moves. Dr.Karunanithy was addressing the DMK Muperum Vezha sponsored by the ruling party DMK at Erodu.
Tracing the history of the demand for Sethu Project, Dr.Karunanithy stated that this proposal was initiated during the time of Perarignar Anna. DMK has been stressing for the implementation of this Sethu project in every one of its election manifestos.
He went on that due to the Tamil Nadu’s fortune PM Manmohan Singh and Indian Congress Leader Sonia Gandhi agreed to the request after several deliberations after their insistence.
He charged that the Sri Lankan government has plotted secretly and made subtle moves to cripple the Sethu project which can improve the economy of the Tamil Nadu people and the economy of India.
He also charged that those who oppose the Sethu project are those who are opposed to the welfare of the Tamil Nadu people. Those who oppose the Sethu project are those who are plotting to cripple the economy of South India.
He concluded that the Central Government should not give into any pressures by religious fanatics and drop the implementation of the Sethun Project.
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