TNA parliamentarian cautions Tamils about anti-peace forces

[TamilNet, Wednesday, 12 February 2003, 23:52 GMT]
Vanni district Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarian Mr.Selvam Adaikalanathan said Wednesday that Tamil should be careful about forces that are bent on sabotaging the present peace process. "We should thank the government and the LTTE for strengthening the peace environment that dawned with the ceasefire agreement an year ago", said Mr. Adailakalanathan while speaking at the annual inter house athletic meet of the Vavuniya Pandarikulam Vipulananda College held Wednesday.

Principal Mr.C.V.Perambalam presided. The Divisional Education Officer Mr.V.Ganesharaja participated as the special guest.

Mr. Adaikalanathan further said the government is now engaged in peace talks with the LTTE due to the pressure exerted on it by the international community. "However we should thank the Prime Minister for showing keen interest in implementing the ceasefire agreement amid many obstacles. Also we should thank the LTTE for its commitment and dedication shown in taking forward the peace process in a firm footing", said Mr.Adaikalanathan.

"Our students faced many hardships in the war situation in pursuing education. Under the present peace environment students could continue their education without much difficulties. Therefore I appeal that parents and students should use this opportunity to develop their education", said Mr.Selvam Adaikalanathan.

Pandaravanniyan House became the champions with 402 points and Kailaivanniyan House runners-up with 338 points. Sankiliyan House became third with 331 points.