Speaking in Kilinochchi on Sunday, the Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa said if Tamil groups gave up their desire for independence then he would consider removing the executive presidency.
"Some people are asking a separate state and divide the country. Even the Tamil National Alliance is supporting that concept. Some sections of the Tamil Diaspora are also trying to divide the country. If those parties stop demanding Eelam in Sri Lanka I will consider removing the Executive Presidency," Rajapaksa said.
He added that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had met with Tamil diaspora groups seeking independence, whilst in the UK last month, the Daily Mirror reported.
"Some people are asking a separate state and divide the country. Even the Tamil National Alliance is supporting that concept. Some sections of the Tamil Diaspora are also trying to divide the country. If those parties stop demanding Eelam in Sri Lanka I will consider removing the Executive Presidency," Rajapaksa said.
He added that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had met with Tamil diaspora groups seeking independence, whilst in the UK last month, the Daily Mirror reported.