During 2009-2010 a number of referenda were held in Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora communities to ascertain support for an independent Tamil Eelam, despite attempts by the Sri Lankan government and its supporters to prevent them. The referenda, although organised by Tamil groups, have been conducted by independent organisations with independent observers. Voters have been asked their opinion on the following statement:

""I aspire for the formation of the independent and sovereign state of Tamil Eelam in the north and east territory of the island of Sri Lanka on the basis that the Tamils in the island of Sri Lanka make a distinct nation, have a traditional homeland and have the right to self-determination"."

To date referenda have been held in ten countries (Norway, फ्रांस, Canada, Switzerland, जर्मनी, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy and ऑस्ट्रेलिया). Referenda are expected be held in other countries with significant Tamil diaspora population. More than 99% of Tamils who voted supported an independent Eelam.

Tamil referenda on the formation of Tamil Eelam
Others
References
Central issue and historic development