Some Random Thoughts
We as a nation are paranoid if other nations talk about mediation/autonomy/freedom for the state of Kashmir - so why are we interfering in what is happening in Sri Lanka? I can understand that the Tamils have migrated from India and form a large part of the ethnic minority in Sri Lanka – but does that not mean that having chosen to stay in that country they should abide by the laws of that country. Sri Lanka is a democracy, and whatever solution the Tamils want should be within the democratic framework. Prabhakaran carried out a war for freedom which has resulted in the loss of more than a 100,000 lives – he is now no more – so is it not high time to smoke the peace pipe and bring Sri Lanka back to its past beauty and serenity? There are cries and protests in India with requests from various sources being made to the Indian Government to ask for autonomy for the Tamils in Sri Lanka. I hope the government does not interfere and behave with the big brother syndrome which our neighbours a...