Canada Tamils Features Tourism Entertainment Web Cards Tamil Search Songs February 4, a day of mourning - student body Tamil people must observe 4th of February, Sri Lanka's Independence day, as a day of mourning, said Student's Freedom Front, in a leaflet distributed today in Batticaloa. Therefore, students have the duty to awaken the tamil people and guide them towards winning their rights.
Students are determined to move forward the non-violent, peaceful mode of struggle.
Hartal of January 20 was a manifestation of this effort. Student community wish to express dissatisfaction with the actions of a few who have failed to understand the depth of our conviction. We would never allow us to be used as pawns by anyone. There is hidden agenda behind music concerts and other festivals being organized by the security forces. These events are cunning ploys designed to divert the minds of Tamil people and students from actively engaging in our struggle.