ITAK Leader R. Sampanthan raised concerns over the escalating incidents of ethnic and religious extremism in the country, especially in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
Sampanthan also said that a lasting solution to the burning political issues of the Tamil people is in the hands of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and he is wholeheartedly willing to end the ethnic crisis that has been going on for decades.
Sampanthan, responding to questions raised by journalists on the current political situation, said that many issues, in terms of ethnicity and religion are suddenly on the rise in the country, in particular in the Northern and Eastern provinces. The TNA is always of the stance that a lasting and sustainable peace between all communities must be ushered in.
“We, as a Party never want to witness another war in Sri Lanka. Therefore, President Wickremesinghe must come forward with a lasting solution and address the political issues of Tamil community,” Sampanthan added.