‘Political parties which advocate separatism should be rejected’ - JNP

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

Political parties which talk about separatism with the aim of putting Tamils into trouble should be rejected by all people of the country, Jathika Nidahas Peramuna politburo member Piyasiri Wijenayake said. “The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is one political party which is talking about separatism and they are trying to project Tamils as a separate nation of Sri Lanka.

They do not accept the sovereign state concept of the government. They are talking about devolution of power, not for a relevant requirement. They are talking of having a self governing method through power devolution. This has been clearly proved from the statement made by TNA Leader R. Sambandan recently”, he said.

Wijenayake was addressing a special press briefing held at the JNP Headquarters yesterday. He said that all people of the country should assist to defeat separatism in the country.

“As one of the political parties in Sri Lanka we request the government not to hold any kind of discussions with the TNA because they are attempting to put the government and the country into trouble.

Sambandan has clearly said that if they do not receive an internal self governing method, they are going to have an external governing system with the assistance of international community”, he further said. “The TNA is talking about various things including the 13th amendment as tips for having a self governing method. The JNP has urged the government not to hold any discussion with the TNA till Sambandan withdraws his statement” Wijenayake said.