TNA’s confrontational politics come under fire

by P. Krishnaswamy

The TNA came under fire from senior Tamil political leaders for its confrontational politics towards the Government’s public welfare measures.

Tamil United Liberation Front Leader (TULF) V.Anandasangaree and Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Minister Douglas Devananda said that the TNA is deliberately blocking, the implementation of the Rs.20 billion Iranamadu Water Supply Scheme for political reasons, as it would benefit people in Jaffna and Kilinochchi.

The project is a long-felt need of the people, he said. Instances where they had obstructed similar welfare projects had also been brought to his notice. He compared them to a “coffin seller” who benefits from people’s deaths.

Peace was restored in the Northern province after a long drawn out war against terrorism and the Government’s concerted efforts to develop the region are facing obstacles due to the TNA’s attitude, he said.

“They do not do anything and neither do they allow others to do so” and this is very distressing, he said. People should realise their true nature for their own good, he said.

Anandasangaree held discussions with President Mahinda Rajapaksa over three years ago on the Iranamadu scheme and had also presented some proposals.

He also discussed the matter with the TNA leaders but they do not consult him on any matters concerning the people’s welfare, he said.