Arriving to a rousing welcome at a public rally in Dickoya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his own association with tea, and said he shares something with the Tamil people of central Sri Lanka. We need to strengthen not separate these threads of unity harmony, Tamils of central Sri Lanka are best placed for this,” the Prime Minister said. Follow live updates here:1.40 pm: PM Narendra Modi announces construction of additional 10,000 houses in up-country areas. We need to strengthen, not separate, (these) threads of unity and harmony.”1.20 pm: PM Narendra Modi begins addressing the Tamil community. India’s rapid growth will bring dividend to the entire region, especially Sri Lanka,” he said.

Source: Hindustan Times May 12, 2017 08:27 UTC