“The JVP has abandoned what they should be doing” — Weerawansa
Controversial ex-JVPer Wimal Weerawansa, in an interview with The Nation recently explained the agenda of his newly formed National Freedom Front. He said, the new party intends to fill the void left by the JVP. “The JVP has abandoned what they should be doing, and are gradually retracting to the days that were left behind a long time ago.
Therefore, the task of the NFF would be to fill that void left by the JVP,” he said. Also, despite the belief that Weerawansa has lost his former fiery wit, since his expulsion from the former rebel group, he displayed ample verbal prowess when charging his former bedfellows of various foul deeds. He pointed out that if the JVP continued to resort to such devious methods of intimidation, it would lead the country’s youth back towards the dark days…
Following are the excerpts:
Q: What is the agenda of the National Freedom Front (NFF)?
A: The foremost expectation in forming the NFF is to fight for the country’s freedom. Although it says that we gained freedom from the British 60 years ago, we never enjoyed real freedom over those 60 years. Each and every leader who was appointed by the people’s sovereignty did not rule according to the people’s wish, but according to the agendas of certain foreign powers.
The tragic situation the country has fallen into at present is a direct result of following foreign agendas. Therefore, even after 60 years since the British left, we still have to strive for national freedom. The NFF, as its name suggests, plans to achieve socio-cultural, economic and political freedom for the country. It is our main agenda.
Q: Do you plan to invite groups with similar sentiments to join hands with you?
A: Definitely. The NFF was formed by the individuals who were ready at that time to form such a movement. The doors are open for those who genuinely want freedom for the country, to join the NFF. I stress that they must genuinely love the motherland.
Read more,
http://www.nation.lk/2008/06/01/inter2.htm
Therefore, the task of the NFF would be to fill that void left by the JVP,” he said. Also, despite the belief that Weerawansa has lost his former fiery wit, since his expulsion from the former rebel group, he displayed ample verbal prowess when charging his former bedfellows of various foul deeds. He pointed out that if the JVP continued to resort to such devious methods of intimidation, it would lead the country’s youth back towards the dark days…
Following are the excerpts:
Q: What is the agenda of the National Freedom Front (NFF)?
A: The foremost expectation in forming the NFF is to fight for the country’s freedom. Although it says that we gained freedom from the British 60 years ago, we never enjoyed real freedom over those 60 years. Each and every leader who was appointed by the people’s sovereignty did not rule according to the people’s wish, but according to the agendas of certain foreign powers.
The tragic situation the country has fallen into at present is a direct result of following foreign agendas. Therefore, even after 60 years since the British left, we still have to strive for national freedom. The NFF, as its name suggests, plans to achieve socio-cultural, economic and political freedom for the country. It is our main agenda.
Q: Do you plan to invite groups with similar sentiments to join hands with you?
A: Definitely. The NFF was formed by the individuals who were ready at that time to form such a movement. The doors are open for those who genuinely want freedom for the country, to join the NFF. I stress that they must genuinely love the motherland.
Read more,
http://www.nation.lk/2008/06/01/inter2.htm
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