JVP recognises concerns of Tamils in the North

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), which in 1983 was accused of attacking Tamils, today recognised the legitimate concerns of the Tamils in the North.

Speaking in Parliament today, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the Tamils in the North have suffered as a result of the war and continue to face social and economic issues.

“The Tamils also face the psychological issue of being second citizens of this country,” he said.

The JVP leader said that he does not believe the concerns of the Tamils will be addressed by Constitutional changes.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that while the Tamils elected the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to power the TNA has rarely been seen standing with the Tamils in the North to address their legitimate concerns.

Dissanayake said that simply pushing for Constitutional reforms will not see the basic needs of the Tamils in the North being met.?(Colombo Gazette)