Politics Of The Lankan State & The Future Of The Tamil Nation
Ajit Rupasinghe
The Terms and Conditions for the ‘Liberation’ of the Tamil Nation
The discussion on the future of the Tamil nation has to be situated in its concrete context within the political dynamics of the Lankan State. It is the State that is ultimately determinant, whatever the play by its varying contending ruling fractions. We should not be led by appearances, nor be deceived by personalities, nor by the change of regimes. The state and the political system of representation hoisted upon us by British Colonialism is most devious by deliberate design. We should strive to understand the internal dynamics of the State and the logic and compulsions of its dominant ruling class, if we are to unravel the real class interests and the prospects for the future of the Tamil Nation.
The Tamil nation has been led through the most unthinkable suffering and loss and continue to be politically subjugated and militarily occupied by the State. This State shall decide if, when and how the Tamil Nation shall be liberated! So much for honouring the right of self-determination, even internally within an undivided State. So, fall in line; be patient; moderate your demands, comply! Negotiate the terms of your submission! Pay unstinted homage and pledge allegiance to the Constitution, the Unitary State and the National Flag. In short, if you expect any kind of a political settlement, that would certainly be under the constitutionally entrenched supremacy and hegemony of the Sinhala-Buddhist unitary Capialist state. Play the Game! If not, the dark demonic forces of Neo-Fascism shall return to power and devour you. The best and only chance you have is to place your fate and your future in the hands of the Sirisena-Ranil dispensation. You have to learn to compromise, cooperate and collaborate with regimes and ruling class personalities that have shed the blood of the people, robbed the country wholesale and are the sworn and proven enemies of the Tamil nation.
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