Where did you get the idea Tamils are not great fighters today? Ever heard of LTTE? They almost liberated Eelam in 2000. one-third of Lankan army was trappd in Jaffna. They had the choice. Surrender the weapons and leave or get killed. India interfered and liberated the trapped SL soldiers.
India lost the war with LTTE in 1990 in spite of the overwheming fire power and manpower.
Yes. Tamils lost the war in 2009 and wiped out because India, China, Pak and even US helped Lanka. Not a sngle country helped LTTE. No army of LTTE size can withstand that.
Do not underestimate Tamils of Tamil Nadu. We will rise at approppriate time. We haVe already in discussion with major powers for support.
We saw Rajaraja Cholan in Commander Prabakaran.
We want the 1000s of crores ruppes taken out of Tamil Nadu. We are not asking for Hin-dian money. We want OUR money back.
Really? Hold a plebiscite in TN. I will abide by the vote. Will India?
When Madras State was renamed we insisted "Tamil Nadu" (Tamil Country) instead of Tamilakam.
Just a few days ago DMK Stalin said that if state powers are violated "war of indep will happen". His father Karunanidhi said couple of years ago "Tamil Nadu indep is not possible now but it will happen". Vaiko said if Hindi imposition continues, independence demand will revive. These are powerful politicians (especially the first 2)
Not only leaders but people also. Whenever there is disagreement with Indian gov, people demand indep (it does not happen in other states). Such demands do not happen in any other state. It is unique to Tamil Nadu.
We are serious ABOUt it. In 1970s a close friend of chief minister Karunanidhi and Housing ministeer Rajaram approched USA and asked if USA would support (indirect request for military defense) TN if it declares independence. It is a very serious attempt to get indep.
Tamil Nadu Sought American Help for Independence from India in 1975