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On September 24, Thayaga Arasiyal Thurai conducted a commemoration in Theravil, Mullaitivu, to honour Thiyagi Thileepan as this year marks the 36th anniversary of his death.
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Attendees, including former Northern Provincial Council member T. Ravikaran, cricket players, activists, and students, offered flowers at Thileepan's photograph.
Thileepan, a political wing leader of the LTTE, began his fast unto death on the 15th of September 1987, calling on the Indian government to honour pledges made to the Tamil people. He died 11 days later after refusing food and water.
The commemoration event took place at the Puthiyanila playground before a softball cricket match. The commemoration was presided by Arumugam Johnson, a member of the Puthukudiyiruppu Divisional Secretariat.
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The commemoration event took place at the Puthiyanila playground before a softball cricket match. The commemoration was presided by Arumugam Johnson, a member of the Puthukudiyiruppu Divisional Secretariat.
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