JVP vigorously campaigned for Rajapaksa presidency

The Peoples Liberation Front (JVP) says Sri Lanka can only celebrate when the government forces march upto rebels northern stronghold, Kilinochchi.

The JVP accused the government of trying to gain political advantage over military victories.

JVP parliamentarian Vijitha Herath told BBC Sandeshaya: "The celebration is aimed at diveritng attention on the current crisis faced by the government".

Voting with government

Government has organised a massive victory celebration, "Rising of the eas" in Colombo on Thursday.

He said the party does not underestimate the hardwork done by the soldiers in capturing LTTE-held areas.

	JVP to celebrate when the tropps capture LTTE's northern stronghold

The party will not take part in the celebrations in Independence Square but will honour the soldiers at a later stage, JVP MP Ramalingam Chandrasekaran told BBC Tamil Service.

Sri Lanka authorities announced recapturing the last rebel stronghold in the east, Thoppigala, on 11 July.

The JVP vigorously cmapigned for Mahinda Rajapaksa presidency in November 2005 elections.

The party which voted with the government in extending Emergency Regulations and budget proposals later criticised the increasing cost of living.

JVP was also highly critical of Rajapaksa administration offering portfolios for MPs from the main opposition, United National Party (UNP).