Devolution of power is important not only to the Tamils but also to the Sinhalese. A genuine devolution of power will cause the Tamils to exert pressure on the Tigers. A solution to this crisis should necessarily result in the isolation of LTTE from the mainstream Tamil community. Everyone should extend support to the government which leaves no stone unturned to eliminate war. Throughout Sri Lanka's long history the Tamil influence prevailed at one time or other.
War is in fact no solution to the ethnic crisis.
It ought to be a political one. The devolution of power as initiated by the government should be pursued until the target is attained. It should consolidate the image of the central government within a united Sri Lanka. In the process of devolving power to the periphery, any tilt on federation should be avoided. In view of the prevailing war situation I feel it is incumbent on all to extend support to the government's peace efforts.