CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day.On May 18, 2009, the Sri Lankan civil war had come to an end in Mullivaikkal, a small coastal village in Mullaitivu district, following the death of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.Vijay pledged his govt’s continued support to Lankan Tamils for their rights. In a social media post, he wrote: “Let us hold the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts.”Meanwhile, the CM has ordered the revamp and renovation of Amma Unavagams across the state following complaints over the quality and taste of food served at the subsidised eateries. He directed officials to upgrade infrastructure facilities at the canteens, immediately procure necessary cooking equipment and ensure an uninterrupted supply of hygienic food to the public.
