Jaffna people appeal to retain armed force-Weeratunga

19 June 2013 12:38 pm Views - 5818

While claiming that many lands in Jaffna have been returned to civilians, Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunge said that many residents in Jaffna have made fervent appeals to retain Armed Forces in the region.

“Many lands have been returned, and ones that are needed for public purposes will be retained. The HSZ has shrunk by almost 60%. Many peace loving residents of Jaffna have made fervent appeals to retain the Armed Forces because of their post conflict welfare activities,” Weeratunga said in a Twitter interview today.

Commenting on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Weeratunga described it as a white elephant.

“It's no secret that administratively it is a white elephant,” he said.

He also said that power must be devolved to the lowest possible level, the village - the Gramarajya or Panchayat.

“Sub national level Provincial Councils haven't served the purpose,” he tweeted.