(Text of Statement Issued by Tamil National Alliance(TNA) Leader Rajavarothayam Sampanthan endorsing the younger son of Tamil United Liberation Front(TULF) leader Mr.Veerasingham Anandasangaree, Mr.Gary Anandasangaree as a Liberal Party Candidate for the Scarborough-Rouge Park Constituency in elections to the Canadian House of Commons)

Mr Gary Anandasangaree who is seeking nomination from the Liberal Party of Canada for the Scarborough-Rouge Park riding for the forthcoming Parliamentary Elections is a long-standing Human Rights activist and lawyer who has selflessly worked for the welfare of the Tamil People in Sri Lanka.

We particularly remember the commitment with which he advocated for the rights of our people at the UN Human Rights Council for several years when very few activists saw that as a useful avenue.

He also inspired many others to join in this effort, which eventually bore fruit this year with the passage of a resolution setting up an international investigation into violations committed in Sri Lanka.

Gary has worked closely with the Tamil National Alliance, being the democratically elected representatives of the Tamil People in Sri Lanka, by discussing the strategies of our struggle and we have benefitted immensely from his experience and counsel.

At a time when we need strong advocates all around the world to speak responsibly on behalf of our People, Gary’s election to the Canadian Parliament will be a tremendous boost.

I have no hesitation in recommending Gary and endorsing his candidature. I am confident that he will serve all Canadians well if elected to the Canadian Parliament. We earnestly seek the support of all our people for Gary Anandasangaree in this endeavour. I wish him well.

R Sampanthan MP
Leader, Tamil National Alliance