Karuna throws book at ‘masters’
By Jamila Najmuddin
Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan who commanded the Tiger cadres in the East said yesterday there was no room for “masters” to join the government as they did not have what it takes to be politicians. Mr. Muralitharan who himself gave up terrorism to enter mainstream politics said there was no way the government could possibly offer seats in parliament to Daya master and George master as they were not frontline LTTE cadres.
“It is not possible to appoint them as members of parliament as they are not hardcore LTTE cadres and especially because they are from Kilinochchi.
People from that area are not strong. Since both the cadres have surrendered, the government is treating them well and after they have been rehabilitated they will be freed and reunited with their families,” Minister Muralitharan said.
Reports that appeared on the internet yesterday speculated on the government discussing the pros and cons of appointing Daya Master to parliament soon.
The reports said the government had been advised that a person who has close connections with the LTTE should be made a member of parliament to help get the northern votes at a future presidential election.
Government advisors had pointed out that by bringing Mr. Muralitharan to parliament, appointing him as a Minister and a vice president of the SLFP and by making Sivanesathurai Chandrakan the Eastern Province Chief Minister was bound to attract more Tamil votes.
They also believe that the appointment of Daya Master to the parliament would act as an incentive for the remaining Tiger cadres to surrender to the armed forces.
If Daya Master is to be made an MP a national list member should resign from the parliament and the government is reported to have held discussions on this matter with several MPs who have entered Parliament through the national list.
It is learnt that anyone resigning his or her seat would be offered various perks and privileges.
By Jamila Najmuddin
Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan who commanded the Tiger cadres in the East said yesterday there was no room for “masters” to join the government as they did not have what it takes to be politicians. Mr. Muralitharan who himself gave up terrorism to enter mainstream politics said there was no way the government could possibly offer seats in parliament to Daya master and George master as they were not frontline LTTE cadres.
“It is not possible to appoint them as members of parliament as they are not hardcore LTTE cadres and especially because they are from Kilinochchi.
People from that area are not strong. Since both the cadres have surrendered, the government is treating them well and after they have been rehabilitated they will be freed and reunited with their families,” Minister Muralitharan said.
Reports that appeared on the internet yesterday speculated on the government discussing the pros and cons of appointing Daya Master to parliament soon.
The reports said the government had been advised that a person who has close connections with the LTTE should be made a member of parliament to help get the northern votes at a future presidential election.
Government advisors had pointed out that by bringing Mr. Muralitharan to parliament, appointing him as a Minister and a vice president of the SLFP and by making Sivanesathurai Chandrakan the Eastern Province Chief Minister was bound to attract more Tamil votes.
They also believe that the appointment of Daya Master to the parliament would act as an incentive for the remaining Tiger cadres to surrender to the armed forces.
If Daya Master is to be made an MP a national list member should resign from the parliament and the government is reported to have held discussions on this matter with several MPs who have entered Parliament through the national list.
It is learnt that anyone resigning his or her seat would be offered various perks and privileges.
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