“There were no crimes in the cities of the Eastern Province when the LTTE was in control. Things like rape, theft and human rights violations were unheard of back then,” she said, adding, “but now the civilians of the area are afraid and worried because government troops raid their houses for no reason and the police turn a blind eye when paramilitary organisations recruit their children.”

The TNA MP asked how Tamil civilians could be happy when the Sri Lankan Army (SLA) was violating their fundamental rights and added that the military has tried to prevent Tamil people from mourning the death of LTTE Political Wing Leader S.P. Thamilselvan; who was killed in a Sri Lanka Air Force air raid last week. “For us he is a hero. Why can’t you allow us to treat him the way you treat your heroes?” she asked. “When Elara was slain, Dutugemunu gave proper respect to him and as Buddhists how can you rejoice at the death of a human being? Maybe it is you who need a lesson in Buddhism,” the outspoken MP charged.

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