Vaiko criticises Centre for allowing Rajapaksa to visit India

"The attitude of the UPA government is an insult to Tamil sentiment," Vaiko told reporters here after meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

"Despite our objection to Rajapaksa`s visit, the Madhya Pradesh government went ahead and invited him," Vaiko said.

The party holds Rajapaksa responsible for the alleged atrocities on Tamils in that country.