The Tamil National Alliance decided to boycott Sri Lanka’s military parade, marking the end of the armed conflict.
TNA spokesperson Suresh Premachandran told the Sunday Leader the party has taken a clear decision not to attend the event, however added he was not able to comment on behalf of TNA leader R. Sampanthan and TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran.
“The other members of the TNA have taken a clear position since the beginning not to take part in the victory day celebrations. It is not a day for the Tamils to celebrate. Many Tamil nationals died at the last phase of the war. It may be a day for the Sri Lankan Army to celebrate, but it is not a day that Tamils can celebrate. Personally I will not attend the event that is to be held in Matara for victory celebrations,” Mr Premachandran said.
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