In fact the so-called political leader is the master mind of all military operations which are responsible for the assassinations of Sri Lankans of highest caliber, including Tamil intellectuals and leaders like messrs. Amirthalingam Laxman Kadirgramar and Dr. Neelan Thiruchelwan. The fact that A mediocre person like Thamilselvan was appointed as the political leader proves that the LTTE and its supremo were not keen on a political solution. (November, 06, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) In the wake of the Air Force attack that targeted a LTTE leader hideout in Kilinochchi on Friday morning causing the deaths of the LTTE “Political Leader” Thamilselvan and his top aides, the SLMM several pseudo intellectuals, self styled peace activists and of course the LTTE proxy TNA have attempted to convince the international community by airing the ludicrous view that any future peace move has been dealt a fatal blow by the Sri Lanka government.
However, they have failed to point out any positive and meaningful move made by Thamilselvan towards the success of negotiations in the abortive peace talks held in Geneva in which he played a key role. On the contrary what observers noticed was flagrant violation of basic principles of diplomacy in the talks, sometimes bordering on discourtesy in placing hurdles on the path of attainment of peace through meaningful negotiations.
The division of the organization into “Political” and “military” wings is purely misleading. That is to show that the former is genuinely interested in peace and the latter acts independently. In reality the political wing and the military wings are inseparable, in that, the latter operates at the command of the former. In fact the so-called political leader is the master mind of all military operations which are responsible for the assassinations of Sri Lankans of highest caliber, including Tamil intellectuals and leaders like messrs. Amirthalingam Laxman Kadirgramar and Dr. Neelan Thiruchelwan. The fact that A mediocre person like Thamilselvan was appointed as the political leader proves that the LTTE and its supremo were not keen on a political solution.
The statements to varnish the image of Thamilselvan as a peace dove and a political leader and his death as a blow to the peace process are vain attempts to absolve the terrorist leader of crimes committed against Sri Lankans including distinguished members of the Tamil community. The case of Thamilselvan permits one to imagine the caliber of the political leaders under a LTTE regime in a separate state. The conscription of Tamil children on the order of the “political leaders” has effectively closed any avenue for Tamil youth to enter the political arena and guide the Tamil community as their leaders on the path to a vibrant democracy.
However, they have failed to point out any positive and meaningful move made by Thamilselvan towards the success of negotiations in the abortive peace talks held in Geneva in which he played a key role. On the contrary what observers noticed was flagrant violation of basic principles of diplomacy in the talks, sometimes bordering on discourtesy in placing hurdles on the path of attainment of peace through meaningful negotiations.
The division of the organization into “Political” and “military” wings is purely misleading. That is to show that the former is genuinely interested in peace and the latter acts independently. In reality the political wing and the military wings are inseparable, in that, the latter operates at the command of the former. In fact the so-called political leader is the master mind of all military operations which are responsible for the assassinations of Sri Lankans of highest caliber, including Tamil intellectuals and leaders like messrs. Amirthalingam Laxman Kadirgramar and Dr. Neelan Thiruchelwan. The fact that A mediocre person like Thamilselvan was appointed as the political leader proves that the LTTE and its supremo were not keen on a political solution.
The statements to varnish the image of Thamilselvan as a peace dove and a political leader and his death as a blow to the peace process are vain attempts to absolve the terrorist leader of crimes committed against Sri Lankans including distinguished members of the Tamil community. The case of Thamilselvan permits one to imagine the caliber of the political leaders under a LTTE regime in a separate state. The conscription of Tamil children on the order of the “political leaders” has effectively closed any avenue for Tamil youth to enter the political arena and guide the Tamil community as their leaders on the path to a vibrant democracy.
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