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NSSP for deproscription of LTTE

by Ananda Kannangara

At this crucial moment when the LTTE has signed a ceasefire agreement with the Government it is necessary to lift the proscription imposed on them in order to commence early peace talks which are immensely needed to end Northern conflict, NSSP leader Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratna told the Daily News yesterday.

He said: "It is very pleasing to note that the LTTE which once went on the rampage has stopped all forms of guerilla activities against the troops in the Northern areas and ordinary civilians and come to the negotiating table".

"This clearly indicates their willingness to pursue peace and bring an everlasting solution to this war. So there is no obstacle preventing the Government from lifting the proscription at this juncture," Dr. Karunaratna said.

Referring to the LTTE's concept of a separate state of Eelam Dr. Karunaratne said that this problem will not arise and it will be abandoned by the LTTE if the Government is prepared to meet the major demands and fulfil the obligations of the Tamil people in the North.

Asked about the extradition of Prabhakaran to India following the recent request made by India's main Opposition party led by Sonia Gandhi and also the comments made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha, Dr. Karunaratne said that both countries must mutually come to a settlement as it is a matter concerning law and order as well as politics.

"As we know the law is completely different from politics", Dr. Karunaratne added.

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