India claimed to have intervened in Sri Lanka to secure Tamil interests. In actual fact, India came to secure its own interests.

A small nation can fight a superpower with determination and dedication.

India claimed to have intervened in Sri Lanka to secure Tamil interests. In actual fact, India came to secure its own interests.

I have gained self-confidence, courage and the support of my people.

If the Sri Lankan government resorts to state oppression against the Tamils and Muslims, then we will fight.

All human suffering springs from unbridled desire. Unless one extricates oneself from the clutch of greed, one will not free himself from the fetters of sorrow.

People cannot give up their cause, their rights, for fear of defeat.