Canadian Tamils for Peace and Democracy hails Rajapaksha on his victory

Canadian Tamils for Peace and Democracy (Catpad) hailed the victory of the Sri Lanka President, Mahinda Rajapaksha with a vast majority.

In a press release, the Catpad said “It gives us immense pleasure to extend our hearty congratulations and warm greetings to President, Mahinda Rajapaksha, on behalf of Canadian Tamils for Peace and Democracy as he begins his second tenure as the President of Sri Lanka.”

The Catpad has said that the Sri Lankans have once again proved their commitment to strengthening democracy. Nothing improves the reputation of a government and its leader more than returning him to power with a vast majority, the Canadian Tamils body has said.

Congratulating the Rajapaksha, the press release said “You have provided leadership in various capacities, especially during the past four years as the President of Sri Lanka. We are sure that with your impeccable credentials you stand in a good position to lead the country on the road towards uniting all the communities in Sri Lanka and towards Development and Peace.”

The statement addressing the President, added: “You have made Sri Lanka a role model for the World to defeat terrorism and given Sri Lanka a new face in Asia. Sri Lankans under your leadership expect more prosperity, development and national unity. We hope and pray that Sri Lanka will regain its glory of the past once again through your guidance.”

The Catpad said that the President had reaffirmed his determination to uphold the values of communal harmony, religious tolerance, and the values of freedom and pluralism that makes Sri Lanka unique. His return to power as the President with a clear mandate gives the people of Sri Lanka confidence that his much-valued assurances of Sri Lanka's secular democratic principles will be upheld and that all peoples in their great Nation will find protection and dignity, the press release added.

“Peace and development depends on the political stability of the country. To ensure political stability, National unity has to prevail. To safeguard National unity, all evil forces of separatism and destruction have to be eradicated. We hope you will achieve this in your tenure and create more space for moderate Tamils,” the Canadian Tamils body expressed its desire.

“We Canadians Tamils for Peace and Democracy wish the President good health and our country prosperity and its people happiness. Please accept the assurances of our support to you and our Nation.”

- Asian Tribune -