Vaiko to go ahead with stir against Rajapakse

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsRejecting Madhya Pradesh ChiefMinister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's appeal, MDMK leader Vaikowill go ahead with his planned blackflag demonstration againstSri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse during his proposedvisit to Sanchi in that state. Vaiko, a strong critic of Rajapakse, holding himresponsible for the killing of civilian Tamils in the waragainst LTTE in 2009, will leave for Sanchi this afternoon,an MDMK spokesperson here said today. Vaiko will be accompanied by around 1000 supporters, hesaid adding the firebrand leader would lead the protestagainst Rajapakse's participation in a Buddhist function atSanchi on September 21. Chouhan had yesterday written to the MDMK founder leaderasking him to drop the protest move, insisting Rajapakse'svisit was apolitical and that it should be seen as anendeavour to promote peace and harmony among Asian countries. Chouhan had also assured that he stood by Tamils on theissue of human rights. Vaiko had recently written to the BJP leader requestinghim to withdraw the invitation to Rajapakse, as people inTamil Nadu blamed the Lankan President for alleged atrocitiesagainst Tamils in the island nation. Meanwhile in neighbouring union territory of Puducherry, aday-long bandh is being observed by actor-director Seeman ledNaam Tamizhar Katchi protesting Rajapakse's visit. Private buses were off the roads while hotels, shops andother establishments downed their shutters. Private schoolswere also closed. Tight security arrangements have been made by police toavoiod any untoward incident, police said.first published:September 17, 2012, 12:08 ISTlast updated:September 17, 2012, 12:08 IST
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