The Opposition Leader, pointing out that the present government is more inclined to allow a federal solution which does not divide the country, has asked the members of the Northern provincial Council representing TNA not to engage in actions that will sabotage the government's resolve, the BBC Sinhala Service reported.

Sampanthan expressed these views participating in a discussion during a three-day visit to Jaffna. Chief Minister of the Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran reportedly did not attend the discussions due to illness.

Many of the TNA members present in the discussions focused on what could be done in the event if the government did not support a federal structure.

The TNA leader has said that further decisions can be made based on what path the government takes.

Many members of the Northern Provincial Council have indicated that if the government's assistance is not received for the national problem through the constitutional reforms, then it is necessary to seek help from foreign countries to mount a strong influence on the government.

Many government officials, and representatives of voluntary organizations have met the Opposition Leader during his visit to Kilinochchi and Jaffna.

A group of rehabilitated former LTTE cadres also met the Opposition Leader to discuss their problems in finding employment. They have brought to the Opposition Leader's attention of the problems they are facing, including unemployment and economic problems and asked Mr. Sampanthan to provide the opportunity to get involved in politics through the Tamil National Alliance.

(colombopage.com)