Writers & Literary Workers Observed Fast
Writers and other literary workers, under the aegis of Coimbatore District Federations for Tamil Literary Organisations, observed a fast in the city here on Saturday demanding that the Sri Lankan army and end ethnic cleansing in the island nation allow peaceful coexistence of Tamils. Federation president R C Ramasamy led the protest while Arumugam, trustee chairman of Vellingiri Temple, Poondi spoke about the sufferings of Tamils in Sri Lanka.Tamil enthusiasts including writers, poets, publishers and lawyers came down heavily on the Sri Lankan government for its lackadaisical attitude in ending the killings. The day-long fast ended with Pulavar Senthalai N Gowthaman giving fruit juice to the agitators. Resolutions, which included demanding both the Centre and the state to intervene and bring in a solution to the Tamils issue by pressurising the Sri Lankan government, were passed at the meeting. It also sought for stopping supply of arms and modern equipment to Sri Lankan government. Both the Centre and state should extend medical help on humanitarian ground to those affected in the island nation, the meet demanded.
