The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the main Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, has renewed its demand for a federal system with self-determination rights, amidst President Ranil Wickremesinghe's efforts to implement the 13th amendment to the Constitution.
With the motion, the Opposition sought to demonstrate how nationwide calls for President Rajapaksa’s resignation is reflected in the country’s legislature, the report said.
On Friday, President Rajapaksa had sought cooperation from the minority Tamil community leaders to "rebuild the country" in his first interaction with them since assuming office over two years ago.
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India’s top diplomat in Colombo, High Commissioner, Gopal Baglay held talks with top Tamil Leaders during his visit to the Northern and Eastern Provinces on March 11 to 13th. He recalled commitments of the Sri Lankan Government on the aspirations of the Tamil community on equality, justice, peace and dignity.
Baglay stated that this could be achieved through a United Sri Lanka that will contribute to peace, reconciliation, inclusive progress and strength of the country. The Tamil Leaders sought further assistance for infrastructural development, more additional economic investment as well as additional projects under grant assistance for development cooperation from India in the province. The Indian envoy held seperate meetings with the Eelam People’s Democratic Party or EPDP which thanked India for its consistent position on the implementation of the 13th Amendment which provides for the devolution of the Tamil community.