India and SL has one of the better relationships in the sub-continent. Now more so than ever. A lot of writers here are of the opinion that India is white and everyone else is black. If you think SL can manipulate India or Tamil Nadu you need to open your eyes and and stop sounding off racist remarks. The media will sensationalize news items to attract more viewership...looks like a some have fallen into the trap. Today nothing more will benefit the region than having stable countries with good economic growth.
SL has been fighting a separatist war for a quarter century. It is doing what it can to minimize the threat and looking abroad for help. It has by no means being perfect in this battle and with high corruption and incompetency usually has damaged its cause. However, contrary to some readers views, outside of the war theatre Tamils and Singhalese live together with minimal friction.... no more than any other groups living side by side that have different languages and religions. Given a war atmosphere it is inevitable that atrocities happen...there is no deep rooted, state sponsored, hatred. India can help by politically pressuring all parties and assiting and taking an active role in dialouge since it has the clout even if it is reluctant to selling military hardware. However, it should be clear that they do not support any forms of separatist goals.
