This war has gone so far because of earlier leaders - Karuna

"In 1983 a serious situation arose after 13 soldiers were killed. If President Mahinda Rajapaksa were the leader at that time, this war would not have arisen. This war has gone so far because of earlier leaders."

TMVP leader Vinayagamoorthi Muralitharan MP (alias Karuna) said that everyone should realize that the final benefits of this war victory will not be for the Sinhala people but for the Tamil people of the country.

Speaking at a gathering of political activists at the Nuwara Eliya Town Hall, Mr. Muralitharan said that he had tried to persuade LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran to join the democratic mainstream but it was to no avail. "Over 600,000 people suffered in the East due to this war. I came on this journey by joining the democratic mainstream after thinking about the future of our people. In 2005 I joined President Mahnida Rajapaksa at his invitation," he said.

"In 1983 a serious situation arose after 13 soldiers were killed. If President Mahinda Rajapaksa were the leader at that time, this war would not have arisen. This war has gone so far because of earlier leaders.

Today we have come to the final phase of the war. I met the Army Commander yesterday. He is giving good leadership to the war effort. The Defence Secretary is conducting the military matters well.

The foundation for a good future is being laid now. Our President is different from other leaders. We have to recognise this difference. It is our obligation to win the next Provincial Council elections and strengthen the President," he said.

Investment Promotion Minister Naveen Dissanayake organized the meeting.

(Courtesy: Daily Mirror)