Karuna Forms Amman Force; Will Support Ranil At Prez Poll

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Deputy Minister Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan, also known as Karuna Amman, has announced the establishment of a new organization named Amman Force, comprising former LTTE members, and others.

Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan, serving as the leader of the Tamil United Freedom Front (TUFF), has declared his backing for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the potential presidential race, citing the incumbent's track record of national progress amidst challenges.

Speaking to the press, Muralitharan criticized the previous administration under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, attributing the nation's downturn during that period to what he described as an "abyss."

He acknowledged Wickremesinghe's efforts in steering the country towards improvement amid formidable circumstances, noting that it was under the current leadership that the country witnessed upliftment.

Muralitharan affirmed his party's readiness to support Wickremesinghe should he opt to contest the presidential election, hinting at a collaborative approach for the upcoming political endeavor.

Touching upon his leadership in a newly established movement, Muralitharan shed light on the innovative strategies planned to address the needs of war-affected communities, particularly focusing on the welfare of ex-combatants and war widows.

He emphasized the involvement of the diaspora in supporting these initiatives.

Muralitharan introduced "Amman Force," a newly formed organization aimed at providing assistance to ex-combatants, particularly operating in the Northern region with plans for expansion into the Eastern province.

He highlighted the dire circumstances faced by many former fighters who struggle to sustain themselves post-conflict.