Vaiko says BJP policy aiding Sri Lanka

The leader of the MDMK, Vaiko, criticised the BJP led Indian government's policy on Sri Lanka, stating that it was affecting the Tamils adversely.

"Though the previous UPA discreetly helped Sri Lanka against Tamils, it later backtracked but the BJP government is openly aiding Colombo," Vaiko was quoted as saying by PTI.

Highlighting comments made by the BJP leader, Subramaniam Swamy, Vaiko condemned Swamy's call for Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa to be awarded India's highest civilian honour - Bharat Ratna.

The MDMK is an ally to the BJP, based in Tamil Nadu.

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