The TMVP Leader Pillaiyan has realized that the liberation of the Tamil communities could be achieved only through democracy and not by the bullet. The different ethnic communities in the East organizing themselves under the betel leaf to strengthen President Rajapaksa’s government and the TMVP leader’s support to the government is clear indication that TMVP will be a tower of strength in the East, Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma told The Island.

He said that the government had provided an opportunity to the UNP, JVP and other recognized political parties to contest the provincial council elections in the East. The government would ask contestants to act in accordance with the election rules and regulations and if anyone is found guilty of violation of election rules and regulations, they would be severely dealt with.

The people irrespective of cast, creed and religion should be grateful to President Rajapaksa for creating a peaceful atmosphere to hold provincial council elections after 20 years.