Remove ban, LTTE asks Indian govt

‘‘We urge the government of India to reconsider its decision to extend the ban on Liberation Tigers for another two years under the Unlawful Activities (prevention) Act,’’ TNA legislator Selvam Adaiklanathan was quoted as saying by the pro-rebel tamilnet.com website. Adaikalanathan said they have already expressed their request to the new government of India.

He said India’s decision last week to extend the ban has raised concerns within the minority Tamil community of India’s commitment to peace in Sri Lanka.

‘‘While efforts are being made with the support of international community to revive the peace talks between the LTTE and the Lankan government it is only appropriate that the government of India re-evaluates its decision,’’ he added.