I don't care what people in Tamilnadu think about Sri Lanka, I won't even dispute it, sentiments of our people is more important that good relations with Sri Lanka. We cannot bypass our own people in Tamilnadu to have excellent ties with Sri Lanka. I have talked to Sinhalese people, they are extremely racist and look down upon us, thanks to the version of history taught in their schools.
Sri Lanka fired the first shot when it sided with USA and Pakistan during conflicts against India. Being a small country they will always be scared of "Indian Hegemony". Our concern must not be buying total peace and brotherhood, our efforts must be directed towards securing Indian interest in the nation, by hook or by crook. If we cannot make them to love us, we must try harder and let us make them respect our power and resolve.