The constructive approach of and measured tone in veteran Sri Lankan politician and Tamil leader R. Sampanthan’s words (‘The Wednesday Interview’ – “We can’t despair, we can’t abandon things”, January 3) raise the stature of the political leader in him to the level of a statesman. It needs to be appreciated that even when the question veered towards the provocative — “Do you feel that the coalition government is letting down the Tamil people?” — his view was holistic, without indulging in rhetoric. The interview brings forth his sense of reason and practical wisdom.
Ayyasseri Raveendranath,
Aranmula, Kerala
