Canadian Tamils head to poll on June 20

TORONTO, June 16 /CNW/ - On June 20, Tamils across Canada will head to the polls to take part in a nationwide election to vote for the National Council of Canadian Tamils (NCCT). Thousands of Canadian Tamils will vote to elect 9 National Executive Directors, 13 Provincial Directors and 22 regional Directors.

"It's a pioneering effort from a community to develop a grass root organization to cater to the needs of their community to bring the democratic principles best at work," said Anojini Kumar, a NCCT election committee official. Shan Thaya, one election commissioner, explained that they are making the necessary arrangements to ensure a fair and free election.

For further information: Mr. Suren Nat, Phone Number: 1 888 759 5002, Exit No. 103, or 416 918 5258, & E-Mail: [email protected]