Sri Lanka, March 17 -- In a candid interview with the Sunday Observer, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament M.A. Sumanthiran shared his perspectives on a wide range of critical political issues facing Sri Lanka. Covering topics such as internal party dynamics, electoral strategies, constitutional reforms, reconciliation efforts, and land issues in the North, Sumanthiran's remarks provide nuanced perspectives into the current state of affairs and the challenges ahead for the nation.

Excerpts from the interview

Q: You lost the leadership battle for the ITAK. Do you think of this as a setback to your political career and how are you going forward to champion the party's causes?

A: This is the first time in the history of our...