This move was made after discussing with the people of the North and East, Tamils abroad and several Tamil and Sinhala leaders. The ‘Eluga Tamil’ (Tamils Arise) event is a good example of this. We formed the party based on our previous experiences while being part of a national political party. Secondly, I do not believe that our entry into the political arena would create further divisions among the Tamil political leadership. I have developed and maintained cordial relationships with ministers and politicians representing all the communities, as well as international political leaders.

Source: The Nation February 17, 2017 18:59 UTC