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Don't give in to Indian pressure and reverse fight against terrorism! – JVP

15.10.2008

The JVP has demanded the government not to reverse the operations carried out against separatist terrorism by giving into pressure from leaders of political parties in Tamil Nadu who are bent on winning the forthcoming state elections by posing to be representing the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and those Delhi leaders who intervene to carry out their economic and political expansionist policies.

The communiqué issued by the political Bureau of the JVP states President Mahinda Rajapakse and the government of Sri Lanka should comprehend the true nature of the Indian intervention and see that the mandate given by the masses at the presidential election of 2005 is not abused.

The communiqué further states: "It has been reported that Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi is carrying out an exercise to pressurize Indian central government to demand a halt to the operations being carried out by Sri Lankan Security Forces against separatist terrorism. Though Mr. Karunanidhi called an 'all party' summit on 14th October, 2008 to make his attempt successful, it failed. Several strong political parties in Tamil Nadu have not participated in the 'all party summit' convened by Mr. Karunanidhi.

However, Mr. Karunanidhi has stated that if the Indian Central government fails to get the government of Sri Lanka to agree for a ceasefire agreement the parties that participated at the 'all party summit' would withdraw their decisive support to maintain Manmohan Singh government.

Under this condition the pressure already applied by the Indian government on government of Sri Lanka and President Rajapakse would be intensified. Emphasizing that President Mahinda Rajapakse or the government of Sri Lanka has not been able to withstand Indian pressure and protect sovereignty and dignity of Sri Lanka we call upon the masses to rally to demand that the President and the government protect sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka.

The Leaders in Tamil Nadu and Delhi talk about Tamil masses in Sri Lanka for their own interests but not regarding the interests and rights of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka. Tamil Nadu leaders talk about Tamils in Sri Lanka to win the forthcoming state elections. On the other hand, leaders in Delhi talk about Tamils in Sri Lanka to carry out their economic and political expansionist policies in this country.

We emphasize that it is the leaders in Delhi who instigate the leaders in Tamil Nadu to agitate against Sri Lanka.

We emphasize that President Mahinda Rajapakse and the government should comprehend the true situation. Also, we specially emphasize that the mandate given by the masses at the presidential election of 2005 should not be violated.

It is essential that the President and the government act in a responsible manner to protect civilians during operations against terrorists and make available basic facilities for those who arrive in cleared areas. Those in authority should act in a responsible manner so that no incidents are created, as had happened at several instances, to give an excuse for any foreign interventions."


Courtesy - Lanka Truth