TNA confident Govt will solve national problem

by Shanika Sriyananda

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) is confident that the new Government will react positively to solve the national problem in a constructive manner.

TNA Leader Rajavarothayam Sampanthan told the Sunday Observer that the TNA will consider all aspects of the proposed Constitutional reforms aimed at solving several national issues, including the grievances of the Tamil-speaking people.

“These reforms need to be acceptable to solve the grievances of Tamil-speaking people and we hope the Government would look into the matter in a very constructive manner”, he said.

Sampanthan said that his 14-member MP team would support the Rajapaksa Government if the Government would work towards implementing the proposed Constitutional reforms for the benefit of the Tamil-speaking people and also for the entire country.

“But the process needs to be very constructive and positive towards solving the desired issue”, he said.

It is reported that the TNA has been pressurised by India to join the Rajapaksa Government but Sampanthan has denied it. He said that the TNA would not give into any pressure from anyone and the decisions were solely based on the party.

“We are not pressurised by India or any other country to support the Government but the TNA is in close touch with India and also with the international community”, he said.

According to Sampanthan, the TNA had discussed its willingness to support the Government in the proposed Constitutional reforms with India and with other countries.

“But, India hopes the Government will solve the national issue without delay in a very constructive manner”, he said.