Southern protests and Northern Tamils ?

The political impasse in the country continues with various groups except for very few suggesting various solutions keeping their individual interests in mind. The anti-government protests which in most places seem to be purely spontaneous and triggered by the economic mess the people have to undergo are also continuing. The unceasing skyrocketing of prices and scarcity of essential items do not allow any respite in those protests.  

The current rebellion against the government is unprecedented and unique in that almost all groups based on ethnicity, religion, age, ideology, profession and social stratum have joined the bandwagon in various levels. The participation of Muslims in the protests, especially in the one at Galle Face Green which has become the hub of all protests has been high, from its inception on April 9.   

However, the physical contribution of Tamils in the North and the East seems to be proportionately less, in spite of the majority of them having been against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) even before it was elected to power. It is a well-known fact that they have been against the Rajapaksas from the days of the latter’s previous administration. In fact, they too seem to be praying for the ouster of the Rajapaksas, given their statements carried in the Tamil media.