Sympathy for the island's Tamils and anger at the Centre would affect electoral outcomes in Tamil Nadu

The ethnic strife in Sri Lanka has always been an emotive issue in Tamil Nadu. The persecution of the minority Tamil population has evoked a spontaneous response many times. Political parties call for bandhs, people go on fasts and, in extreme cases, immolate themselves. All the leading politicians have played the Sri Lanka card to suit their convenience.

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