
Sri Lanka8217;s Tamil Tigers today asked India to reconsider extending a ban imposed on them following the slaying of former PM Rajiv Gandhi 13 years ago.
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE through their proxy Tamil National Alliance said New Delhi should re-evaluate its position in the backdrop of talks between them and the Colombo government.
8216;8216;We urge the government of India to reconsider its decision to extend the ban on Liberation Tigers for another two years under the Unlawful Activities prevention Act,8217;8217; TNA legislator Selvam Adaiklanathan was quoted as saying by the pro-rebel tamilnet.com website. Adaikalanathan said they have already expressed their request to the new government of India.
He said India8217;s decision last week to extend the ban has raised concerns within the minority Tamil community of India8217;s commitment to peace in Sri Lanka.
8216;8216;While efforts are being made with the support of international community to revive the peace talks between the LTTE and the Lankan government it is only appropriate that the government of India re-evaluates its decision,8217;8217; he added.