June 23, 2013, 8:34 pm

Kumar David (KM) in a letter to The Island of 21 June titled, ‘Stupidity of splitters’ has said, "Who enacted the 13A in the first place? The UNP!" In 1987, it was India which brought in 13A and rammed it down the throat of Sri Lanka. According to some, it was a hastily drafted amendment based on the Indian model flaunted as the panacea for Sri Lankan problems.


KM as well says that 13A has weaknesses. Then there are many others including Tamil diaspora forums claiming flaws in 13A. If so, what is wrong in looking into the issues which the government thinks are weaknesses that need rectification?


The TNA, which was the LTTE spokesman, is now in a quandary and seems to reject any offers made. At the drop of a hat, they go running to India. And seem to be closer to politicians in Tamil Nadu than those in Sri Lana. In the eyes of the people, the TNA is still an LTTE proxy. On the other hand, India’s role in 1987 is still fresh in the minds of the people. So, why should we retain the 13 Amendment that we never asked for?


P. A. Samaraweera

island.lk