Another land genocide of native land by the Sinhala genocidal state so quietly that by the time Tamil representative caught on, they didn't do much about it This palace located in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna is located on a 100-acre land comprising 20 rooms, two swimming pools, restrooms, and auditoriums. This began in 2012 with an estimated cost of Rs.2500 million.
To erect this palace, they demolished many Tamil heritage lands:
•3 temples: Krishnar, Aadhi Sivan, Solai Vairavar [These shrines are over a century old]
•1 Monastery that was started by Saataiamma (& her mausoleum)
Army occupies 117 acres of land in Kankesanthurai, which includes a navy camp, the Walikamam North local government office, and part of the cement factory. This palace, not only was built on Tamil historical but also on civilian lands.
Surrounding areas of this palace are also freshwater springs, a few other temples, and ancient caves.
2 citizens whose lands were taken over for this palace filed a case:
Raghavan, son of former Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar*
Indranathan Ashirvadam, whose property rights are overseen by his son Rajan Hoole*
[* 2 names that work against the favor of well beings of Tamil are actually now impacted by the genocidal state]
KKS is one of the historic regions for Tamils, with its natural harbor and ancient sites: Keerimalai Springs, Kankesanthurai Fort, Keerimalai Naguleswaram Temple, and Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple.
Close proximity to India & easier access to other countries, this fort would have flourished but was denied from using as they feared the Tamil region thriving. Since then, military control of this area displaced Tamils & Buddhaziation of land has been taking place*.
The systematic process of demolishing Tamil heritage sites and erecting Buddha statues and Sinhala chauvinism has been going on with the support of LK state: the army and Dept of Archeology play a huge role.
With the change in government, this palace is being converted into a tourist state. Where are our elected representatives?! Are we okay with our heritage sites being demolished and transformed into tourist spots?!
Now that KKS has been immersed as Sinhala land*, LK state finally allows communication between both Tamil lands. There will be a ferry service between Karaikal Port in Pondicherry, India, and Kankesanthurai (KKS) starting in April 2023.
*https://twitter.com/PEARL_Action/status/1321838102533603334
LK state agreeing to allow this communication seems to be the result of current nationwide bankruptcy & India having the upper hand as a loan provider.
Will this improve Tamils' livelihood or is this part of the Indian state's ongoing plan to further exploit us...
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