Vaiko feels proud of his photos with LTTE chief

(File photo/AP)Press Trust of India First Published : 02 Mar 2009 11:43:27 PM ISTLast Updated : 03 Mar 2009 10:24:39 AM ISTCOLOMBO / TIRUNELVELI:

The Sri Lankan Army today released photographs showing MDMK chief Vaiko with LTTE supremo V Prabhakaran but the Tamil Nadu politician dubbed them as old pictures made public with "an ulterior motive." The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry said photographs of "certain South Indian politicians in LTTE camps in Wanni" including Vaiko were discovered at the rebel satellite communication centre in Puthukudiruppu west yesterday.


The Army said Vaiko has been "photographed" in LTTE uniform, firing pistols with Prabhakaran and delivering "brain-washing lectures to the LTTE cadres".

"These photographs reveal that the plans for a greater Tamil Eeelam had been already on the way," the defence minister quoted an analyst as saying.

Vaiko, known for his strident pro-LTTE stand, rubbished the release. "These are old photos. Sri Lankan Government has released them with an ulterior motive. Anyhow, I am proud about the photos. If I get an opportunity, I will again visit Wanni (home to LTTE camps where the photographs were taken)," he said.

Vaiko was speaking to reporters on his release on bail from the Palayamkottai Prison in Tirunelveli where he was lodged since his arrest for attempting to show black flags to External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee during the latter's visit to Tuticorin on February 28.

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