Prime minister speaks to Karunananidhi

Prime minister Manmohan Singh spoke to Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi, who is on an indefinite fast in support of his demand for immediate ceasefire in the Sri Lankan army's offensive against the LTTE.

Union minister GK Vasan, who was at the fast site, said, that the prime minister spoke to the DMK chief over phone.

"The UPA is pressing for a ceasefire in Sri Lanka.. we are trying our best," Vasan said without elaborating.

Karunanidhi suddenly went on a fast this morning, stating that it was his sacrifice on behalf of all Tamils."