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After 20 years....

While the eloquent lauded him as a 'great philosopher' and an 'ambassador of peace' the others restricted themselves to preparing Vadei, producing the most exotic of garlands, or simply vying to get the best view.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, for his part took everything in his stride - from attiring himself in the saffron coloured robes presented to him as a mark of respect by the Jaffna civilians to offering the Kovil pooja in the traditional Hindu way - barebodied.

The Prime Minister's visit to Jaffna... we take a pictorial look at the event-packed two-day tour.

 

	Troops eagerly return the smile of the Prime Minister while cameramen strive to get the ‘best shot’, soon after the PM’s arrival in Palaly on Thursday.
	The PM with US Assistant Secretary of South Asian Affairs, Christina Rocca at the de-mining demonstration carried out by the Sri Lankan Army at the Mawiddapuram mine site on Thursday.
	At the Nallur Kovil with Minister of Rehabilitation and Refugees, Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena and Minister of Defence Thilak Marapona on Friday
	The way to go - the PM in conversation with Bishop of Jaffna Thomas Saundranayagam on Thursday.
	At the Point Pedro army camp - Friday afternoon
	Having a go at the Mahajana Lottery draw at the Hindu College before winding up his tour on Friday
	The final salute - at the Hindu College on Friday

Pix by Saman Sri Wedage and S. Chithrananda

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