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India tells TULF to check LTTE
India has urged the TULF to stop supporting the LTTE's hardline position and to use its influence to end the LTTE's killings of rival party members. Indian High Commissioner Nirupam Sen during a 90-minute discussion with TULF leaders also called them to settle their internal disputes.

Mr. Sen is reported to have told the delegation that from the beginning the LTTE had been involved in killing its rivals and this should be brought to a halt. He called on the TULF to use its influence to bring the LTTE back to the negotiating table.

The TULF had explained to the Indian High Commissioner its views on the deadlock in the peace process. Mr. Sen said the internal rift within the party should be resolved and as a moderate party the TULF should maintain unity.

The remark came amidst internal squabbles within the party and a reported move by the LTTE to oust party President V. Anandasangaree. The LTTE has reportedly informed the TULF that it would not deal with Mr. Anandasangaree in the future.

A TULF delegation also met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for talks on the deadlocked peace process and the further postponement of local elections in the North and East.

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