India sets hallmarks in all spheres challenging major powers – Chandrasekaran




(August 16, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) "It gives me great pleasure to witness that India which makes progress in almost all spheres, much to the challenge of the Major or Powers, is proudly celebrating the 62nd Independence Day," says the Leader of the Upcountry Peoples Front and the Minister of Community Development and Social Inequity Eradication in his message to the Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh.

I am delighted to extend this message on behalf of the fifteen lakhs of people of Indian Origin living Sri Lanka.

"The population of Indian origin in Sri Lanka who live in an economically backward status wholeheartedly wish their Traditional Homeland all success on the occasion of the Independence Day."

The message further adds that, India which gained recognition as the regional Super, Power of' South Asia has a bounden duty to offer significant contribution towards the Sri Lankan national question.

It is a happy thing to mention that the government of India, unlike in the past demonstrate much interest in the welfare of the Indian population living in other countries. I recollect at this stage with gratitude the services being rendered to the Indian Diaspora by the Vayalar Ravi, the Central government minister for overseas Indians Affairs.

I once again extend my wishes to India to be an overwhelmingly flourished power which has already- amassed victories in the field of economy, military power, modern technology and communications etc.
- Sri Lanka Guardian