Sampanthan advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity: PresidentNewsPresident Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan, consistently advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and held his distinct perspective on power-sharing. The President made these remarks in his special condolence message in Parliament today (02), on Mr. Sampanthan’s passing. President Ranil Wickremesinghe further stated;" Today, one of my colleagues who accompanied me to Parliament, MP Sampanthan, has passed away." Despite representing the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), he consistently upheld Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity." While there remains some unfinished business in this regard, completing those tasks would be the greatest tribute we can offer him."

Source: Sunday Times July 02, 2024 17:25 UTC