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The Indian government has reiterated its support for the devolution of power based on Indo-Lanka accord. Indian High Commissioner Alok Prasad who visited Batticaloa on Monday said India supports "Sri Lanka government's decision to fully implement 13 amendment to the constitution". He reiterated India's support for the Eastern Provincial Council (EPC) established after elections held in May, last year. Rail Bus service "We look forward to working with the EPC in the development of the east," he said.
Chief Minister of the province, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Pillayan), Provincial Ministers Hisbullah and Navarathnarajah, Batticaloa Mayor Sivageetha Prabhakaran and other officials attended the event. Mr. Prasad added that India is also helping to establish a Rail Bus service between Batticaloa and Trincomalee. In a personal note, he said he has a special link with Sri Lanka, Batticaloa in particular, as his grandfather was a Government Agent in Batticaloa under British colonial rule. He also went to Amparai as a part of his official visit to the region. | LOCAL LINKS  Help civilians - India08 February, 2009 | Sandeshaya India asks LTTE to give up arms 05 February, 2009 | Sandeshaya Hartal for Lankan Tamils 'illegal'01 February, 2009 | Sandeshaya End Sri Lanka killings - UK28 January, 2009 | Sandeshaya Ensure safety of civilians - India18 January, 2009 | Sandeshaya India pledges more aid16 January, 2009 | Sandeshaya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We look forward to working with the EPC in the development of the east
