TNA thumbs up for Maithri

 December 31, 2014 

• Political solution cannot be achieved through backdoor deals, says TNA Leader
• Urges Tamils to vote “enthusiastically” in 8 January election
• President squandered post-war opportunity to reach political settlement says TNA
• JHU no impediment to dealing with Sirisena on national issue says Sampanthan
• Recalls TNA engagement with Mahinda while JHU was in ruling coalition

TNA Leader R. Sampanthan (centre) gestures at the news conference yesterday in Colombo flanked by MPs M.A. Sumanthiran (left) and Mavai Senathiraja – Pic by Kithsiri De Mel.

By Dharisha Bastians
Making an eleventh hour decision, the Tamil National Alliance yesterday extended its fullest support to common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena at next week’s crucial election.
Officially announcing its support for Sirisena at a press briefing in Colombo, 

TNA Thumbs Up for Maithri by Thavam Ratna