The Minister also said that before his visit to the ‘Farm’, he had had discussion with His Excellency the President, Basil Rajapakse, Member of Parliament and Senior Advisor to the President and Mr. Gothabhaya Rajapakse, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and came to meet them for ensuring their right to live. He added that he would obtain all the details concerning the displaced families from the Government Agent, Vavuniya and afterwards would work out plans for reunion of the families. 

Minister Devananda also said that he would have discussions with His Excellency the President to obtain help and support from Non-governmental Organizations, Tamil Diaspora and International Community for immediate commencement of developmental activities for the benefit of the displaced. He added that when once matters concerning security of the Wanni area are finalized, he would take necessary steps to re-settle the displaced, and that if anyone was with the idea that the displaced would be permanently housed, the Government had no such intention.

The inmates of the camp were extremely happy to see the Minister and welcomed him with open arms. They said that they had now realized who their true leader was and were awaiting impatiently for the Minister to arrive. They urged the Minister to establish an office at the camp with a coordinating officer so that they could direct their problems to the Minister.

Courtesy: srilankagaurdian.org