Dear Friends,
We would like to share our latest video examining statements made by Dr. Devanesan Nesiah, a former senior Sri Lankan public servant and Government Agent. In his interview, he argued that the majority of Tamils never supported separation, that the Tamil homeland was only a “narrow sliver” of land, and that an independent Tamil state could not have survived.
In this video, we examine these claims using historical evidence, democratic mandates, geography, and international legal principles, including:
The 1976 Vaddukoddai Resolution
The 1977 democratic mandate of the Tamil people
The separate Tamil and Sinhala political entities before British rule
The British administrative unification of the island in 1833
The history and geography of the Northern and Eastern Provinces
The principle of self-determination under the UN Charter
UN General Assembly Resolutions 1514 (1960), 1654 (1961), and 2625 (1970)
The purpose of this video is not simply to respond to one individual’s opinion, but to encourage informed discussion based on historical evidence, democratic mandates, and internationally recognized legal principles.
We invite you to watch the video, share it with your family and friends, and send us your comments and suggestions.
As Tamils, let us use our valuable time constructively—not to dwell on what cannot be changed, but to plan strategically for the future and work together toward the restoration of Tamil sovereignty.
Thank you for your continued support.
Tamil Diaspora News
July 31, 2026