A multi-party Parliamentary delegation will be visiting Sri Lanka from 16th to the 21st of April for an on ground assessment of the resettlement of the war affected Tamil civilians and political process in war-torn areas. The Parliamentary delegation is being led by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj.

During the six day visit, the delegation is expected to travel the length and breadth of the island nation including the war ravaged Northern Province. Parliamentary delegation is expected to tour Jaffna and Kilinochchi in the North where several development projects funded by India, are in progress to assess the resettlement and other needs of the Tamil people.

The delegation will also travel to Kalutara in the South, Batticaloa in the East and Dickoya in Central Sri Lanka. It will speak to all groups of Tamils in Sri Lanka - those in the Northern Province, Eastern Province, and also the up country Indian origin Tamils, who are mostly involved in the tea plantation sector.

The delegation from India is also scheduled to visit the Sri Lankan Parliament and interact with the Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and other Parliamentarians. The MPs will also pay tribute at the IPKF Memorial in Colombo.