Remove us from definition of ‘illegal migrant’, Sri Lankan nationals request Prime Minister

Key Highlights

• “We, the Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee community residing in Tamil Nadu, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the Prime Minister and the Government of India for the compassionate decision for granting us relief longing for four decades.” “We are carrying out a campaign in all camps across Tamil Nadu.
• Vinothan of Paramathi camp in Namakkal district and Anitha of Thiruvathavur camp in Madurai district and several other volunteers are leading the campaign in all the camps,” Mr.
• Saravanan said.
• The decision reflected India’s enduring values of compassion, justice and humanity enshrined in the concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, a copy of their letter to the PM said.
• “We are living peacefully in India for more than 40 years, contributing to societal development and respecting the law of the land with utmost honour.