Eelam Tamil nation across the world remembering Annai Poopathi on her 33rd death anniversary. Her immense selflessness and ultimate sacrifice led a whole month hunger strike just by drinking water demanding justice & peace for the Tamils & Muslims of #Tamileelam.
#AnnaiPoopathi
Her 2 sons were killed by #lka Army & STF and her another son was arrested and put in Poosa army camp then tortured. She was not only a mother to 10 children but also a human right activist who engaged in protests against the atrocities of SL & indian armed forces.
#AnnaiPoopathi
On 19th March 1988 Annai Poopathy took up residence at Mahmangam Pillayar temple and commenced her hunger strike. She put forward two demands:
● An immediate unconditional ceasefire between the LTTE and the IPKF
● Unconditional talks between the LTTE and the Indian government
"Today, we cherish the memory of a great martyr and salute her supreme sacrifice. Annai Poopathi has earned our highest esteem as one of the noble martyrs who have become legends in the history of our liberation struggle...."
Veluppillai Pirapakaran
National leader of TE
19.04.90
University of Jaffna students remembered Annai Poopathi despite the heavy intimidations by #lka armed forces and intelligence agencies.
#WeRemember #WeResist #AnnaiPoopathi
Mothers and wives of enforced disappeared in Kilinochchi also conducted a vigil to remember Annai Poopathi today.
#AnnaiPoopathi #Kilinochchi #Tamileelam
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