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First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

TNA thumbs up for Maithri


 December 31, 2014 
  • Political solution cannot be achieved through backdoor deals, says TNA Leader
  • Urges Tamils to vote “enthusiastically” in 8 January election
  • President squandered post-war opportunity to reach political settlement says TNA
  • JHU no impediment to dealing with Sirisena on national issue says Sampanthan
  • Recalls TNA engagement with Mahinda while JHU was in ruling coalition
TNA Leader R. Sampanthan (centre) gestures at the news conference yesterday in Colombo flanked by MPs M.A. Sumanthiran (left) and Mavai Senathiraja – Pic by Kithsiri De Mel.
By Dharisha Bastians
Making an eleventh hour decision, the Tamil National Alliance yesterday extended its fullest support to common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena at next week’s crucial election.
Officially announcing its support for Sirisena at a press briefing in Colombo,