Another practice that increased support by Tamil people was LTTE's members taking an oath of loyalty which stated LTTE's goal of establishing a state for the Sri Lankan Tamils. LTTE members were prohibited from smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol in any form. LTTE members were required to avoid their family members and avoid communication with them. Initially, LTTE members were prohibited from having love affairs or sexual relationships as it could deter their prime motive, but this policy changed after Prabhakaran married Mathivathani Erambu in October 1984.
Another practice that increased support by Tamil people was LTTE's members taking an oath of loyalty which stated LTTE's goal of establishing a state for the Sri Lankan Tamils LTTE members were prohibited from smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol in any form LTTE members were required to avoid their family members and avoid communication with them Initially LTTE members were prohibited from having love affairs or sexual relationships as it could deter their prime motive but this policy changed after Prabhakaran married Mathivathani Erambu in October 1984