Mangala unhappy on fallen of terrorist

(November, 05, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) "As a true follower of the Buddhist philosophy and who one envisions politics of non-violence, I am not delighted over the death of my worst enemy. Therefore, I am in no way happy about the killing of LTTE Political Wing Leader S.P. Thamilselvan," said Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (Mahajana Wing)., he also former Minster of the ruling government.

Samaraweera was addressing the 'Janarala' protest rally, organized by the Jathika Sabha at Karawanella town in Kegalle on yesterday.

Violence cannot bring solutions to this ethnic conflict, which has been dragging on for three decades. A lasting political solution is the requirement, he added.

However the former minster says working as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Ports and Aviation during the past“, as we are all aware, economic development in Sri Lanka is intrinsically entwined with a durable peace. There can be no sustainable economic development in Sri Lanka without a permanent peace and a lasting solution to the conflict. Therefore, the Government has given utmost priority and is completely focused on seeking a negotiated settlement with the LTTE “.

“We have some cause for optimism because for the first time, President Rajapaksa is working on finding consensus of everyone at the All Party Conference and a committee of experts to find a solution. However, up to now, the LTTE has not publicly committed to any solution other than Eelam,” he also said on last year (November, 2006) at the Parliament in Sri Lanka.