The president of the Dravida Munnetra Kalagam M Karunanidhi on Saturday welcomed the appointment of the TNA's R Sampanthan of the leader of the opposition in Sri Lanka's new parliament, PTI reported.
"Sampanthan being elected Leader of the Opposition at a time when Tamils were for long looking forward to a resurgence gives us all hope," he said in a statement.
Congratulating Sampanthan on his appointment, he said, "Sampanthan has said that the TNA would strive for getting Tamils their rights and powers and it gives joy."
"It is joyous that a Tamil has become Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka after a gap of 38 years," he said.