Gary A'sangaree for Canadian Parliament Sampanthan roots for Sangaree's son
BY ANANTH PALAKIDNAR- August 22, 2014
The Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), R. Sampanthan, has pledged his support to the Canadian Liberal Party candidate, Gary Anandasangaree, the son of Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anadasangaree, at the forthcoming Canadian Parliamentary polls.
However, the TULF leader described Sampanthan's support for his son as a mischievous act to create problems between the son and father.
Commenting on the support extended by Sampanthan to his son Gary, Anandasangaree told Ceylon Today Sampanthan's letter, endorsing support to Gary, was meant to strain the feelings between son and father. "I am proud of his role as a human rights activist. He has given voice in a meaningful manner, support for the Tamil civilians affected by war. Therefore, Sampanthan need not worry about Gary's candidacy at the Canadian polls. Sampanthan should not try to spoil the chances of Gary winning the polls," Sangaree said.
In the meantime, despite his rivalry with Sangaree, within the Tamil National Alliance, Sampanthan has extended his support to Gary Anandasangaree who is seeking nomination from the Liberal Party of Canada for the Scarborough-Rouge Park at the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
According to informed sources, Gary Anandasangaree's Scarborough – Rouge Park constituency, has a large number of Lankan Tamil expatriates domiciled there, therefore, Sampanthan's support for Gary would be a tremendous boost for him in the Canadian polls.
Gary Anandasangaree is a lawyer by profession and owns a leading law firm in Canada. He has also been identified as a Human Rights activist who is actively engaged in the welfare of the Lankan war victims, sources said.
The letter written in support of Gary Anandasangaree by the Sampanthan reads: "We particularly remember the commitment with which he advocated the rights of our people at the UN Human Rights Council for several years, when very few activists saw that as a useful avenue.
He also inspired many others to join in this effort, which eventually bore fruit this year with the passage of a resolution setting up an international investigation into violations committed in Sri Lanka.
Gary has worked closely with the TNA, being the democratically elected representatives of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, by discussing the strategies of our struggle and we have benefitted immensely from his experience and counsel.
At a time when we need strong advocates all around the world to speak responsibly on behalf of our people, Gary's election to the Canadian Parliament will be a tremendous boost.
I have no hesitation in recommending Gary and endorsing his candidature. I am confident that he will serve all Canadians well if elected to the Canadian Parliament. We earnestly seek the support of all our people for Gary Anandasangaree in this endeavour. I wish him well."
Meanwhile, the TNA delegation, led by Sampanthan will travel to New Delhi today.
The delegation will comprise Parliamentarians Mavai S. Senathiraja, Suresh Premachandran, M. A. Sumanthiran, Selavam Adaikalanathan and Pon. Selvarasa.
BY ANANTH PALAKIDNAR- August 22, 2014 The Leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), R. Sampanthan, has pledged his support to the Canadian Liberal Party candidate, Gary Anandasangaree, the son of Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anadasangaree, at the forthcoming Canadian Parliamentary polls.However, the TULF leader described Sampanthan's support for his son as a mischievous act to create problems between the son and father.
Commenting on the support extended by Sampanthan to his son Gary, Anandasangaree told Ceylon Today Sampanthan's letter, endorsing support to Gary, was meant to strain the feelings between son and father. "I am proud of his role as a human rights activist. He has given voice in a meaningful manner, support for the Tamil civilians affected by war. Therefore, Sampanthan need not worry about Gary's candidacy at the Canadian polls. Sampanthan should not try to spoil the chances of Gary winning the polls," Sangaree said.
In the meantime, despite his rivalry with Sangaree, within the Tamil National Alliance, Sampanthan has extended his support to Gary Anandasangaree who is seeking nomination from the Liberal Party of Canada for the Scarborough-Rouge Park at the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
According to informed sources, Gary Anandasangaree's Scarborough – Rouge Park constituency, has a large number of Lankan Tamil expatriates domiciled there, therefore, Sampanthan's support for Gary would be a tremendous boost for him in the Canadian polls.
Gary Anandasangaree is a lawyer by profession and owns a leading law firm in Canada. He has also been identified as a Human Rights activist who is actively engaged in the welfare of the Lankan war victims, sources said.
The letter written in support of Gary Anandasangaree by the Sampanthan reads: "We particularly remember the commitment with which he advocated the rights of our people at the UN Human Rights Council for several years, when very few activists saw that as a useful avenue.
He also inspired many others to join in this effort, which eventually bore fruit this year with the passage of a resolution setting up an international investigation into violations committed in Sri Lanka.
Gary has worked closely with the TNA, being the democratically elected representatives of the Tamil people in Sri Lanka, by discussing the strategies of our struggle and we have benefitted immensely from his experience and counsel.
At a time when we need strong advocates all around the world to speak responsibly on behalf of our people, Gary's election to the Canadian Parliament will be a tremendous boost.
I have no hesitation in recommending Gary and endorsing his candidature. I am confident that he will serve all Canadians well if elected to the Canadian Parliament. We earnestly seek the support of all our people for Gary Anandasangaree in this endeavour. I wish him well."
Meanwhile, the TNA delegation, led by Sampanthan will travel to New Delhi today.
The delegation will comprise Parliamentarians Mavai S. Senathiraja, Suresh Premachandran, M. A. Sumanthiran, Selavam Adaikalanathan and Pon. Selvarasa.
