Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday said the statement of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on equality, justice, and peace in Sri Lanka was an important one, “signifying the concern of the Indian Government towards their Tamil sisters and brothers in Sri Lanka”. Mr Jaishankar clearly stated the Indian position on the 13th Amendment to the island nation, Purohit said in a statement.

Tamilnadu  Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday welcomed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement in Sri Lanka, which he said signified the Centre's concern towards Tamils and would be welcomed by the people of Tamil Nadu.

Quoting Mr Jaishankar from a press conference he addressed with his Srilankan counterpart Dinesh Gunawardena in Colombo on Wednesday, the Governor stressed, "this is an important statement, signifying the concern of the Indian Government towards their Tamil sisters and brothers in Sri Lanka." "His words are sure to be welcomed by the people of Tamil Nadu."

Mr. Jaishankar's statement "is in the spirit of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji''s own untiring efforts for the welfare of the Tamil population in Sri Lanka," the Governor said.

On January 6, Mr. Jaishankar emphasized India's backing for Lanka's reconciliation process and an "inclusive political outlook" that encourages ethnic harmony.

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