That dreamland is to be carved out of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil-speaking areas of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Sri Lanka.

Tamil would be the only language there. And Tamil nationalism, the only cause.

The proponents of this concept had been in hibernation for some years now. But the divisive, parochial movements that seem to be gaining ground in Tamil Nadu have rejuvenated them.

In a three-part series, Senior Associate Editor George Iype reports on how fringe political parties have joined hands with extremist groups to power a partisan demand.

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'It makes sense for us to demand secession from India'

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