The BJP on Tuesday said any support to the LTTE in Tamil Nadu would hurt the cause of Sri Lanka Tamils, as the image of the banned outfit has suffered a "setback" in the state following its involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the PTI said.

The State BJP president L Ganesan, in a statement said some persons from Tamil Nadu were vocally supporting the outlawed unit in the name of backing Sri Lankan Tamils and their actions went against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.

"Such action by persons could dissuade people of Tamil Nadu from supporting the Sri Lankan Tamils issue as the LTTE had suffered a setback in the state after the killing of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, even though it was earlier looked upon as an outfit fighting for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils," he said.

The people of Tamil Nadu are interested in the welfare of the Sri Lankan Tamils and would not welcome any action which was against the sovereignty and integrity of India, he said.