I don’t want the next generation to go through another civil war: Mahela

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Former Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardana today strongly condemned the recent acts of violence and stated that everyone involved must be brought to justice regardless of race, religion or ethnicity.

“I grew up in a civil war which lasted 25 years and I don’t want the next generation to go through that”, he tweeted.

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) March 7, 2018

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Comments - 18

Nihal Gunatilake Wednesday, 07 March 2018 01:17 PM

Ah Hello - Who are you. Talking like an International Politician.Ekaparatama Lokkek wela. bye- Nihal Gunatilake

Ah hi Wednesday, 07 March 2018 03:53 PM

As a respected public figure, he can certainly go ahead and voice his thoughts on current events. Who on earth are YOU?

REEZ Wednesday, 07 March 2018 03:56 PM

Nihal - Do you like another war? Understand Mahela is better than a politician. He is having a true Sri Lankan Heart.

Jerom Wednesday, 07 March 2018 01:22 PM

History is meant to be repeated. My friend, please try to promote the ban of social media in the country. Social media is the biggest ever disaster in the modern generation. It is spreading hatred than compassion. This will at least differ the repeat of history by few years.

Laminate Wednesday, 07 March 2018 01:28 PM

I appreciate your condemnation, while all responsible persons maintaining silence on this matter! Salute You!

Good Wednesday, 07 March 2018 04:14 PM

VERY GOOD COMMENT

sachith Wednesday, 07 March 2018 01:38 PM

We do not want, but politicians want to have something to cover real crisis.

vigneh Wednesday, 07 March 2018 01:41 PM

Thanks for word call " civil war "

Lafir Wednesday, 07 March 2018 03:57 PM

Great Captain, great player.... Very compassionate gentleman. God bless you MJ.

NALANDIAN Wednesday, 07 March 2018 04:26 PM

EXCELLENT OPINION AND VIEW POINT ! .

MAD DOG Wednesday, 07 March 2018 10:52 PM

Mahela, I totally agree what you say. Sadly it is our politicians who are directly responsible for these violence. Our PM is the weakest person. He doesn't want to stand down and pave way for a good leader. On the other hand the JOs are making use of this weakness. The people should vote for honest politicians and we keep on voting for thugs and thieves. Very soon we will see another garnage of 1983. God bless our country.

nick Thursday, 08 March 2018 07:26 AM

yes politician has to be blame but just think if a person with a common sense will think what he is doing is completely wrong for looting others this is a not just destroying Muslims but looting them what will be the end result sooner or letter we will be a facing another civil war do these dumb never learn lesson even after 30 years via DM Android App

Sangaralingham Thursday, 08 March 2018 10:22 AM

Right words but action must come from politicians elders wise men women religious persons of all faiths. Past sufferings of the public behaviour of our politicians of the day must be learning guidance of all citizens across the land

Tilak Thursday, 08 March 2018 11:37 AM

Good opinion Mahela. We totally agree with you. God bless.

MD Thursday, 08 March 2018 11:39 AM

muslims are going to breed us out with their massive families... we might as well start this fight while we have control of the military and the state. otherwise we can kiss everything good-bye once they become the majority.

jith Friday, 09 March 2018 10:13 AM

Not you but the others want. Your business must have been affected ? Ha ha

Sid Friday, 09 March 2018 08:15 PM

Well done mahela In SL minorities treated like seconds line citizens This is becoming a another Burma

Kalinga Saturday, 10 March 2018 04:37 PM

Good comment by Mahela. Sri Lankan politicians , Police and most importantly the citizens of Sri Lanka should speak and act responsibly.

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