MK Stalin Asks For Centre's Permission To Help Tamils In Sri Lanka
NDTV
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister made 14 demands to the central government, including they should say no to Karnataka's Makedatu Reservoir project across river Cauvery.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday asked for the centre's permission to reach out to Tamils in Sri Lanka amid the massive economic crisis the island nation is facing. Tamil Nadu wants to send essential commodities and medicines to Tamils living in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
"The union government should permit us to help Lankan Tamils in economic distress. The Prime Minister patiently listened and has assured to act on our demands. I thank him for his assurance," Mr Stalin said.
Mr Stalin said the PM has assured appropriate action will be taken on the issues raised by him.
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister made 14 demands to the central government, including they should say no to Karnataka's Makedatu Reservoir project across river Cauvery, exempt Tamil Nadu from medical entrance exam NEET, a share on the cess, continuation of GST compensation, besides centre's support for various industrial, transport and projects.
