We Will Never Agree to the Joint Mechanism - JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna stated today that they will never agree to the proposed joint mechanism between the LTTE and the government. The JVP is reported to have submitted proposals to President Kumaratunga on how to provide assistance to everyone affected by the Tsunami, covering 659 Grama Sevaka divisions. According to the JVP there is room for all democratic representatives in their proposals. JVP also stated that "The challenge before us is not to use the tsunami to give power to separatist terrorists and give them recognition but, for all democratic forces to unite, How could we let a group of separatists rebuild the north when they are already using tsunami aid to strengthen their defence capabilities." The JVP further more urged the government to withdraw the proposal immediately. from info.lk