Sri Lankan leaders congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on leading TVK to a historic 108-seat victory in Tamil Nadu. Celebrations erupted in Sri Lanka’s Tamil-majority north. Leaders, including Namal Rajapaksa, praised his win and expressed hope for stronger ties and cooperation with Tamil Nadu.
Colombo: Sri Lankan leaders on Tuesday congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay, who led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party to a historic victory in Tamil Nadu's assembly elections.
Vijay-led TVK on Monday created a record of sorts in the electoral history of Tamil Nadu by securing an impressive 108 seats in the assembly elections.
Celebrations were reported in Sri Lanka's Tamil-dominated Northern Province, where youths hailed the actor's victory.
The opposition Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa congratulated Vijay.
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