TNA ready for talks with Government

by Shanika SRIYANANDA

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader Rajavarothayam Sampanthan has expressed his party's willingness to cooperate with the government or any other party, which is prepared to address the expectations of the Tamils.

Commenting on his party's future plan, Sampanthan told the Sunday Observer it was too early to comment on his party's future decisions, and it was watching closely the developments that are taking place in the Southern Political arena.

" The Government has not indicated its position with regard to the TNA. We will take a responsible decision if there is a good response for us from the government", he said.

Sampanthan said they would extend their support if the government was ready to resolve the immediate issues of the Tamils.

He said that the immediate issue was a solution to the national question, which was very essential not merely in the interests of Tamils but in the interests of the whole country.

"We are prepared to play a constructive role if the government responds positively", he said.

According to Sampanthan, the TNA has not received a formal invitation from the government seeking its support.

He said that 14 new TNA MPs elected from the North and the East will meet in Trincomalee today to discuss their future activities.

Five TNA MPs from the Jaffna district, three from the Vanni district, three from the Batticaloa district and one from the Ampara district have been elected to the new Parliament.Polls will be held again for the Trincomalee district April 20.