We will exert pressure on the Tamil political solution – TN Chief Minister assures

20-Dec-2025

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin assured members of the Tamil National Council, led by Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, that he is prepared to apply pressure regarding a political solution for Tamils and would explore how to take the matter forward to New Delhi and initiate further steps.

To urge pressure for a political solution for Tamils through a federal constitution recognizing Tamil nationhood, sovereignty, and the right to self-determination, a delegation arrived in Chennai earlier this week. 

The delegation included Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam (Leader of the Tamil National People’s Front and Tamil National Council), P. Iyngaranesan (Leader of the Tamil National Green Movement), S. Gajendran (Secretary, Tamil National People’s Front), T. Suresh (National Organizer), official spokesperson attorney Sugash, and Policy Outreach Secretary N. Kandeepan.

As part of their planned meetings with Tamil Nadu political leaders, a meeting between Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and members of the Tamil National Council was arranged by VCK leader Thol. 

Thirumavalavan and took place on Dec 18 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, with senior officials in attendance.

During the meeting, the delegation urged Chief Minister Stalin to press the central government to exert pressure on Sri Lanka to prevent the adoption of a unitary constitution and to ensure the establishment of a federal system based on recognized Tamil nationhood, sovereignty, and the right to self-determination.

In response, Chief Minister Stalin reaffirmed his willingness to apply pressure and stated that he would examine ways to take the issue to New Delhi and proceed with next steps.

The delegation also raised concerns about the unresolved bilateral fishermen’s issue. Stalin asked what action they expected from him.

Gajendrakumar responded that while Tamil parties advocate close relations with India and Tamil Nadu, the unresolved fishermen’s issue benefits Sri Lanka’s National People’s Power government. 

Due to public dissatisfaction over the lack of a solution, support has shifted toward that government. He noted that during a recent protest, calls were made in Jaffna to remove the Indian Consulate, but emphasized that while the solution must come through New Delhi, affected fishermen on the Indian side are primarily from Tamil Nadu. 

Therefore, as their leader, Stalin’s direct intervention is essential.

Chief Minister Stalin stated that he would give due attention to the issue and initiate further action soon.