Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his visit to Jaffna at an election rally in Tamil Nadu this week, as he showcased his efforts to help Tamils in the North-East.
Addressing rallies in Chennai and Hosur, Mr Modi spoke on the issue of Tamils in the North-East, stating "I was the first PM to visit Jaffna and wipe their tears”.
He also spoke of an Indian housing scheme for displaced Tamils, saying “In the last 20 years, for the homes that were lost - 50,000 houses are to be given; 30,000 houses are already given”.
Mr Modi visited the North-East last year, stating he was there to help "wipe the tears from the eyes of those who suffered".
See our earlier posts:
Demonstrators in Jaffna call on Modi to pressure Sri Lanka to meet Tamil demands (14 Mar 2015)
In Jaffna "to wipe tears" from those that suffered - Modi (14 March 2015)
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