We are asking the kingdom that is ours earlier, we wish to live as a single country under Federal Solution : Sampanthan

There existed three kingdoms in Sri Lanka prior to the English captured this country. The English left the country after independence, handing over the kingdom of the Tamils also to the Sinhalese. We are asking for a Kingdom that was ours earlier. We wish live in a single country under federal Solution, said Era Sampanthan, TNA leader and the Leader of the Opposition in an interview granted to Sinhala Weekly ” Divayina”.

This country was isolated from the International Community for the last ten years. Sri Lanka had gained again its prestige under the assurance that a fair investigation will be made on War Crimes and violation of Human Rights. This prestige could be maintained only if fair investigation acceptable to all is being held.

There is no doubt in that we all are Sri Lankans. But we are unique in a racial sense. That is why we need a Regional Autonomy. There is nothing wrong in granting similar powers to Sinhala Regions. We still want to live with the Sinhala People, he said.