If I am cheated or betrayed, I will react.
People cannot give up their cause, their rights, for fear of defeat.
India deliberately aggravated Sri Lanka's ethnic crisis. It destabilized Sri Lanka [by training and arming Tamil militants, including the Tigers] so that it could play a dominant role in bringing Sri Lanka within its sphere of influence.
I have gained self-confidence, courage and the support of my people.
A small nation can fight a superpower with determination and dedication.
If the Sri Lankan government resorts to state oppression against the Tamils and Muslims, then we will fight.