Karunanidhi jumps into ‘Eelam’ bandwagon

“We have ensured a fair quantity of relief for Sri Lankan Tamils. As a next step,they should get Eelam and I assumed responsibilities of making all efforts to ensure that ‘Eelam’ is created”,he said in an appeal to DMK workers.

Karunanidhi’s remarks came after AIADMK supreme Jayalaltihaa made a dramatic turnaround from her party’s known stand and pitched for a separate homeland for Tamils in Sri Lanka in the election manifesto.

Later,she also said that if the Lok Sabha polls returned a “favourable” government,she would ensure the Indian army was sent to Sri Lanka to help create ‘Eelam’.

AIADMK’s allies in Tamil Nadu include pro-LTTE and pro-Eelam parties like MDMK and PMK.

Sonia calls Karuna,enquires about his health

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi has spoken over phone to DMK president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi,enquiring about his health.

Karunanidhi has been admitted to a corporate hospital in Chennai for treatment for fever.

An official press release said that the Congress president spoke to the 85-year-old DMK leader and enquired about his health.

Gandhi,who was scheduled to address a public rally in Chennai on Wednesday along with Karunanidhi,postponed it in view of doctors’ advise to the Chief Minister not to participate in meetings.