PARLIAMENTARY GENERAL ELECTION 2000
The attacks on the JVP activists continue just as before in the Parliamentary Election Campaign for electing the Parliamentary Members. JVP first actively participated in the General Election of 1970 and the UNP thugs did not allow them to come forward peacefully. Many activists were assaulted, arrested for false accusations and sometimes tortured. Then the Coalition Govt of SLFP in 1971 unleashed suppression on them. JVP leaders and members were arrested and they were treated as criminals. The peaceful ways of engaging in political activities were obstructed using inhuman suppression. History has given the party so many lessons when dealing with the so called capitalist parties. But the JVP has not mistrusted Democratic Rights as well as the value of people's vote.
Then the UNP govt proscribed our party in 1983 using false allegations on the Racist Riots spread by UNP govt's henchmen. Even in the 1994 General Election the JVP was denied its rights to engage in politics democratically. But we never mistrusted people and their rights to fight for creating a better future. Despite of false allegations, threats, assaults, tortures and abductions we have come facing a Local Council Election in 1997 and recent Provincial Council Polls too.
But ultimately the people have elected so many members of the movement to safeguard their rights. By now there is a member in the Parliament for voicing people's protest. There are 101 JVP Local Councilors. Recent victory was electing the 15 Provincial Council members for 6 PCs. Important thing is the PA govt has no independence to rule the Western Provincial govt without the votes of 8 JVP members.
So the PA govt and its henchmen are aware that they are on the verge of loosing power. The only solution they have to secure their power is unleash suppression and chase the JVP out of the Sri Lankan political arena. They do not know the mighty strength and political discipline that JVP has gained during the 35 years history. They cannot imagine the extent of courage JVP has gained while working with the people for the benefit of people themselves. Now the PA govt has two warfronts against JVP. One is finding false allegations against JVP and its practice. The other warfront is utilising the underworld political bands to threat and attack JVP activists. We will reveal these coups from now on through each and every means we have.
Early reports
Wayamba Polls Plunder .... Five PC Election violence....Southern PC polls....Other Attacks PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 1999 Just as before we attract your attention to an important question. That is,"ARE YOU READY TO ACCEPT THIS SITUATION AND KEEP QUIET WHEN THE P.A. GOVT DENY THE POLITICAL RIGHTS OF JVP AND WILL THERE REMAIN DEMOCRACY IN SRI LANKA IF THE TRUE DEMOCRATS ACTIVE IN THE ISLAND ARE SUPPRESSED CONTINUOUSLY ?"
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