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The Tamil genocide is ongoing, taking various forms, including cultural genocide. It is crucial that we understand the atrocities committed against the Tamil people and the continuous erasure of Tamil heritage. Since the independence of Sri Lanka, a calculated plan to annihilate the Tamil community has unfolded. From the... show more

Vijay Thanigasalam

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Jamie Clouthier3 years ago

A very important and educational video! It is heartbreaking to see the suffering of innocent Tamils. Thank you Mr. Vijay for sharing your first hand experience that wii educate and inspire future generations!

Maha Ramakrishnan3 years ago

Good video explaining the Tamil Genocide. Thank you for educating Canadians on this

Mohan Ratnam3 years ago

True. Every Sri Lankan Tamils have sadness stories from 1956 after Sinhala language came to Power by racist politicians.

PK Geopolitics3 years ago

#TamilGenocide

BeingTheChange 3 years ago

Thank you MP Vijay Thanigasalam for your brave efforts in spite of threats by little trollers. In case anyone needs evidence or review, see this #independent video, originally via British @channel4news documentary cc: @Callum_Macrae hope it helps?

දුෂාන් සේනාරත්න3 years ago

The lies and deceit is just next level! Holy shit!!!

அRun3 years ago

Good Video Thaniga ! Well explained the history of #TamilGenocide in 10 mins

Can8ian3 years ago

Sri Lanka is not a country for just Sinhalese. It's the responsibility of the leadership to address the issues and go forward

Nimal Tissa Wijetunga3 years ago

@tamilsforum Diabolical lies as there is no archeological sites or ancient cultural heritage sites for Hindu or Islam religions in Sri Lanka at all. Similarly, only bogus claim of Tamil homeland in the North and East of the country too by TNA, Tamil Diaspora and never ever by Tamils .

Ranga Jayarathna3 years ago

Ongoing genocide ? Omg 🤣

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