Ruwan Weerakoon in Colombo
Colombo, 02 January, (Asiantribune.com): "A short while ago, our brave and heroic troops have fully captured Kilinohchi that was considered the main bastion of the LTTE. Our have troops have completely taken over the fortress of the LTTE that has been described by our own leaders and accepted internationally as the most powerful terrorist organization in the world," said President Mahinda Rajapaksa announcing the capture of Kilinochchi to the nation at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. (Jan 02).
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa
"Whatever the words or language used to describe it, this is truly an incomparable victory. What our heroic troops have achieved is not only the capture of the great fortress of the LTTE, but a major victory in the world’s battle against terrorism. The entire world must today appreciate the outstanding success of the Sri Lankan troops.," the President said.
Here is the text of the Presidents announcement on the fall of Kilinochchi:
"Venerable Members of the Maha Sangha,
Members of the clergy of all other religions,
My dear friends, who represent all communities and religions in Sri Lanka.
You will recall that two weeks ago I told you from this very place that the New Year that will dawn will be the Year of Heroic Victory of our troops.
Today, on the second day of this heroic year, I am now ready to reveal to you the proud news of the most honourable victory in the annals of military heroism that runs through many centuries of our history.
Friends
Capture of Kilinochchi – the dream of all Sri Lankans
Although the leader of the LTTE had said only a few days ago that the capture of Kilinochchi was only a dream of Mahinda Rajapaksa, in truth it was not my dream alone. It was the constant dream of all Sri Lankans, whether Sinhala, Tamil or Muslim, who are opposed to separatism, racism, and terrorism, and have always, sought peace, freedom and democracy. Today our heroic troops have made that dream a reality.
A short while ago, our brave and heroic troops have fully captured Kilinohchi that was considered the main bastion of the LTTE. Our have troops have completely taken over the fortress of the LTTE that has been described by our own leaders and accepted internationally as the most powerful terrorist organization in the world.
Whatever the words or language used to describe it, this is truly an incomparable victory. What our heroic troops have achieved is not only the capture of the great fortress of the LTTE, but a major victory in the world’s battle against terrorism. The entire world must today appreciate the outstanding success of the Sri Lankan troops.
One must not belittle this victory as one that has been won by one community over another. It should not be interpreted as defeat of the North by the South. This is a victory for our entire nation and country. It is a decisive victory over savage terrorism that was playing around with the blood, muscle and sinews of humans. It is a victory over venomous separatism that sought to divide people on grounds of race and religion.
There were some who tried to present Kilinochchi as the capital of a separate state. We have seen in the recent past how this was believed not only by the international media but also by those engaged in diplomacy. No more is this capital of its dream separate state the property of the LTTE. The mandate given to me by the people in the Presidential Election of 2005 was to ensure that the entire country is governed under a single legal system. It was to affirm the unity of the country that had been divided through various agreements. We directed the Armed Forces and all defence agencies to implement that mandate given by the people. Today we see those expectations becoming a reality. 2009 has already increased our faith is the success of this achievement.
Sri Lanka forces captured Kilinochchi the strong hold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) today (02).Here the President Mahinda Rajapaksa officially declaring the news of the unprecedented Victory, addressing a gathering at the Presidential Secretariat. (Pix by Sudath Silva)
Friends
Our heroic troops have sacrificed much to achieve this extraordinary victory.
Our heroic troops have sacrificed much to achieve this extraordinary victory. They sacrificed their limbs, organs and lives for this noble task. Therefore, on this victorious occasion it is but right that we remain grateful to those heroic troops who have sacrificed so much for the country. On this historic occasion, as the Head of State, I extend the honour and gratitude of the entire nation to our heroic troops. Similarly, I bestow the honour and gratitude of the entire country on the Chief of Staff, Commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Inspector General of Police, the Secretary of Defence, and all commanding officers who gave leadership to this historic victory.
It is necessary to include all of the citizens of Sri Lanka as stakeholders in this great victory. History will record the manner in which you have rejected the many conspiracies that were launched to betray and prevent this victory, and assisted in this great task with true and honest love for the motherland. All of us have given the necessary leadership to this battle in our own way, fearless of the dangers to our lives.
Let us all be committed to build one Sri Lankan nation
Friends
Our motherland wants you to have this commitment and patience for a short while longer. I call upon you to continue with your commitment to the country until the final act of this false Eelam struggle is played to its finish in the small territory of jungle in Mullaitivu it is confined to today, and the LTTE is fully and finally defeated. I also wish to send a message; the final message to the LTTE, to lay down their arms and surrender.
The time is not very far when the people of the north who have been held hostage by the LTTE for several decades will be able to enjoy the freedom that is their right. As the Head of State of Sri Lanka I give you my pledge today, that not only shall we accept the responsibility to ensure your own security and freedom, but the future security and freedom of your children, too.
Let us all be committed to build one Sri Lankan nation that stands with dignity and pride under a single flag. Let us pledge to be a single nation in an undivided country. Our collective commitment will undoubtedly rise above all obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead.
May you be blessed by the Noble Triple Gem.
May you receive the blessings of all Deities."
- Asian Tribune -
Comments
We have come a long way. My
We have come a long way. My best wishes to the President for conducting these terrorist operations successfully so far ably supported by the Armed Forces and a capable defence Secretary. I was reading some utterly unpatriotic statements made by Rani Wickramasingham about lack of transport for injured soldiers, and then today calling government to pass the benefits of Killinochchi victory to the people. Who is Ranil even to suggest these things when during his time most of the weaponry was acquired by the LTTE. And also during all this time he has never uttered a word against LTTE. Then again he was disrupting the war effort of the government from the beginning, now talking about passing the benefit of the war victories to people. This guy should be targeted by Sri Lanka electorate and pushed them out of UNP being a responsible political party. What did Karu Jayasuriya saw in the UNP to return to the fold of Ranil? He should be penalized by the people for his judgement issue. What ever said and done we are very grateful to our gallant soldiers for their supreme sacrifices to keep the world safe to us.
Congratulations to the brave
Congratulations to the brave fighting soldiers who are going on undaunted!! And a Happy New Year 2009 to you all!!
Congratualtions to the President and his team for showing the political will to say "NO MORE" to terrorism!
May there be Peace and Prosperity in our motherland as it comes through this conflict with new strength to deal with the issues that lie ahead, learning from this experience that it is the will to do what is Right that brings the results. All the lies that have been spread by the LTTE and its cohorts can be put to rest with the winning of this war against these terrorists, and the Truth being finally listened to...
But the hardest work is yet to come...we have lots to do in the year ahead, and the patience of our people will be sorely tried with the effects of the global economic downturn. But the country is blest with all the land and human resources to deal with the worst that may lie ahead...so with renewed HOPE, as we move into these difficult times, we must resolve to:
Keep our heads, use our brains, and do what is RIGHT!
Great achievement Mr.
Great achievement Mr. President as the leader of this beautiful country Sri Lanka.
We have some more to achieve until the venomous Velu is captured. Hope he will run away soon either to HELL or to TN or any other place so that the carders can surrender to our armed forces without fear of getting killed by LieTTE.
Velu, You are no more a Robinhood. You are a ruthless killer everyone knows. Enough is enough…Give them their life back Velu.. You have killed so many leaders and ordinary civilians and armed men and women, religious leaders in all communities, mostly Tamils who opposed his terrorist agenda.
As President MR says this is a victory of the whole of Sri Lanka. We all Sri Lankans, be Sinhala or Tamil or Muslim or Burgher, should thank and be grateful for the men and women in all armed forces for sacrificing their precious lives to save our country from the killing machine of Velu, the LieTTE.
May Triple Gem and God bless them along with their Commanders, Defence Secretary and the President without the guidance of them this could not have achieved.
Hope now at least Ran-nil, Somawansa and Man-gala would be quiet and let the President and the Armed forces finish the rest of the task..You can not pump oxygen to Velu any more...dirty blood handed non-patriotic politicians!!!! Sorry that you will lose the income you receive from Separatist Tamil Diaspora through Velu’s agents in Colombo.
Congratulations Mr.
Congratulations Mr. President, Commanders and our brave forces.
It isn't Stalingrad but
It isn't Stalingrad but Berlin!
Some pro-LTTE media projected Killinochchi as Stalingrad (where Germans lost its entire 6th Army). when we look closely, capture of killinochchi is like capture of Berlin, the last Nazi stronghold!. There is so much similarities between Hitler and Pirapaharan, the personal cult, ethnic genocides, belief in superior race, and the sheer inhuman mindset. And there is so much similarities in the fall of last LTTE administrative hub to fall of Berlin. Its a matter of time now the war will be over.
Important question is, can LTTE hold on till the Indian intervention? Indian intervention may materialize in its true shameless form, at any given time!.
At the fall of Berlin,
At the fall of Berlin, Hitler blamed the Germans for betraying him and the German nation, swallowed the cyanide and shot himself just to make sure he was dead.
At the fall of Killinochi, what would the srilankan Hitler do?
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