Address aspirations of Tamil people, Modi urges Rajapaksa
Why is it in news?
- Prime Minister of India has urged newly elected government of Sri Lanka to fully implement the 13th Constitutional Amendment.
Details:
- 13th Constitutional Amendment envisages a measure of power devolution to provinces especially where Tamils are in majority.
- Prime Minister of India called on the government of Sri Lanka to address the aspirations of the Tamil people for equality, justice, peace and respect within a united Sri Lanka.
- Government of Sri Lanka has expressed its confidence about realising aspirations of Tamil people.