TNA stance during debate stage: Sampanthan

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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will come up with its stance on the interim report of the Constitution at the time when it is debated in the Constitutional Council in the near future, TNA and Opposition Leader R Sampanthan said today.

"We will talk about the report later and what I would like to stress now is the need to build a peaceful and united Sri Lanka," he said.

Speaking at the constitutional assembly, the opposition leader said what is needed is to ensure that country achieves peace where it's people could live in harmony.

"There were so many efforts to bring in reforms in the past. Some important proposals were made during the efforts made by the then government which attempted to bring in constitutional reforms in August 2000. However, none of them could be incorporated to the Constitution. Such a situation made educated citizens in this country to take up residence in other countries," he said.

"We need to salvage the country' s reputation. We have been left behind while other countries march forward with economic development. Let's all join in the journey towards success in the future" he said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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sobers Thursday, 21 September 2017 05:42 PM

Very dignified speech!

patriot Friday, 22 September 2017 05:05 AM

Over the last few years Mr Sambanthan has shown a lot of maturity and respect for a United Srilanka. Hats off to a great leader to all. Good guy to balance the opposition

willowsd Friday, 22 September 2017 07:56 AM

A good lesson to JO?

Jay Friday, 22 September 2017 09:10 AM

Moving slowly towards reconciliation in "iceberg" speed, but sensible approach. The diaspora Tamils should awake from the mindset of separation and must support wholeheartedly, One Sri Lanka and All Sri Lankan .

WICKY Friday, 22 September 2017 09:04 PM

As time goes he will come to the earth.Reality will be understood.Forget on devolution of power ,more power etc and ask his people to cooperate with majority for prosperous future.By now all had achieved economic prosperity , equal rights if this path selected.See how Muslims work.They are with any government UNP of SLFP!

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