“Within united Sri lanka, Tamils should have a separate state... like the federal set up in India. Tamils should be given autonomy within the framework of united Sri lanka and not on the basis of a unitary nation,” he said.

The Lankan government should address the humanitarian problem faced by the Tamils and work towards a political solution to the long-pending problem of Tamil minority, he said at a seminar organised by the CPM on finding a solution to problems faced by the island Tamils here on Saturday.

“They should pay attention to resettling Tamils, providing relief. They are now living in poor conditions. Sri Lankan government must agree to an international supervisory mechanism. It should also allow international agencies to create conditions of resettlement of internally displaced and that process must be started forthwith.

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