JVP left the ruling coalition protesting P-TOMS with Tamil Tigers

The JVP said the PM has agreed not to implement the controversial tsunami deal (P-TOMS) with the separatist Tamil Tigers, if he becomes Sri Lanka’s next president.

In a press conference held in Colombo on Monday, JVP leader Somawansa Amerasinghe announced a 12-point action plan agreed with the PM.

Rajapakse has also agreed to “renew and revise fully” the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) signed with the LTTE in 2002 “removing and eliminating all the clauses which are prejudicial and harmful to the national security”, a statement issued by the JVP said.

CFA and Norway

Norway’s role as the facilitators of the peace process is also to be reviewed, as “Norway has shown unprecedented bias and partiality towards the LTTE.”

PM has agreed to 'review' Norway's role in the peace process

“It is agreed to reconsider seriously whether the Norway should be allowed to engage in those activities further.”

The Prime Minister is yet to comment on the agreement. BBC Sandeshaya (bbcsinhala.com) was unsuccessful in contacting PM Rajapakse.

According to the statement, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the JVP have once again agreed to scrap the executive presidency, which was introduced in 1978 by the late President JR Jayawardhana.

President Chandrika Kumaratunga twice pledged to abolish the executive presidency: in a letter sent to JVP in 1994 and later in a “probation government” agreement signed with the JVP in 2001.