22.1.2008
Propaganda Secretary of the JVP, Mr. Wimal Weerawansa says that if the government is getting ready to introduce devolution proposals for the Northern and Eastern provinces in betrayal of the victories gained by the brave security forces and sacrifice made by the people of the country and challenging the unitary status of the country, the day the government would be expelled in unison with the progressive forces of the country will not be far a way.
He said this when inquired by us about the stand of the JVP about the devolution package to be introduced by the All Party Representative Committee.
In further comments he said, "This package is a deadly blow to the forward march of the security forces to liberate the Northern Province from the Tiger terrorist after they have liberated the Eastern province and it is betrayal of the security forces gained by the security forces at the expense of their lives as well."
"On the other hand, the JVP sees this devolution package as a plot hatched against the advancing march of the security forces gaining victory after victory." he said.
In further Comments he said, "Under the Provincial Council label even Police power are given to the provincial administration. That poses a direct threat to the unitary status of the country. These powers would be definitely made use of for further steps forward. Is this for such an eventuality, the security forces are marching forward at the expense of their lives for the elimination of the tiger terrorists?"
"At a time the cost of living has risen to unbearable heights, the general public are making enormous sacrifices not choosing to get down to the streets and some times staying hungry, as they think they should not obstruct the battle spearheaded by the security forces against terrorism. If packages that abet devolution are introduced with people of the country making such sacrifices that would be the end of this government." he said.
Mr. Weerawansa also said, "We insist the government not to disrupt the victorious mood of the advancing security forces by introducing devolution of the country. We emphasise that if the government is going ahead with preparations to introduce devolution packages in ignorance of the mandate of the people, the day the progressive forces will seal the end of the government will not be far away.
Courtesy - Lanka Truth