A seven-hour hunger-strike in Jaffna has marked the beginning of a campaign, described by organizers, as one to prevent invasions by the state to change the racial and religious heritage of the northeastern Tamils.
Hindu, Christian and Catholic priests as well as a number of politicians attended the event at Nallai Adheenam Ashram from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
Their campaign is based on five demands to safeguard the Tamil heritage, including an immediate halt to all attempts by the state to change the demography in the two provinces.
A parallel signature campaign also started.