Loganthan's contribution to national unity significant - DEW

COLOMBO: On behalf of the Ministry of Constitutional Affairs and National Integration and on my own behalf, I convey to the bereaved family of K. Loganathan our heart-felt condolences, constitutional Affairs and National Integration Minister DEW Gunasekera said issuing a statement on the assassination of Kathiswaran Loganathan.

We condemn the brutal assassination of our dear friend Kathiswaran Loganathan, Deputy Head of the Government Peace Secretariat and Secretary of the Political Committee of the All Party Conference.

I knew him for over two decades since the days of Thimpu Talks and was closely associated with him in all work connected with ethnic affairs, national integration and constitutional reforms etc.

His contribution to the social thinking in relation to national unity, communal harmony, and good governance was strikingly significant. I value his intellectual inputs immensely. He was an invaluable asset to the Peace Secretariat.

His analytical mind, cheerful disposition, sharp insight, spirit of collectivism, indomitable courage - all were sterling qualities required for the assignment he was entrusted with.

His loss is deeply felt by us. He joins the galaxy of those Tamil leaders who were brutally murdered for having stood fearlessly for the cause of reason, and human dignity. He will live forever in our hearts, the statement says.