Tamil National Alliance (TNA) member M. A. Sumanthiran has highlighted the need for political solutions and collaboration, stating that the party has no objections to working with the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government.
Addressing the media, former Parliamentarian Sumanthiran revealed that at several recent meetings, the opinion was that ministerial portfolios offered by the government must not be accepted.
“There was also an opinion that we must not join the central government until a permanent political solution is given,” he said.
Sumanthiran pointed out that, however, that was not the policy of the TNA, stating that if the government makes an offer of collaboration it should be considered.
Stating that the TNA will not engage in any actions for the sake of ministerial portfolios, the former TNA MP said when an effective programme is presented everyone must move forward together.
“We can discuss with them and seek solutions to the fundamental needs of our people, including a political solution. At the same time, we hope to work together to combat fraud and corruption,” he added. (Newswire)