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Racial political parties should be banned-Sumangala Thera

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Political parties representing communities and religions should be banned in Sri Lanka to ensure national reconciliation in the country, Chief Incumbent of the Rangiri-Dambulu temple Ven. Inamaluwe Sumangala Thera said.

Ven. Sumangala thera expressed these views when former MP Prof. G.L. Peiris visited him at the temple.

 The Thera said it was the racial political parties that instigate racism in the country and pointed out that the political parties should be able to represent all the people from every religion and community.

 “Everyone is speaking about national reconciliation today. It should start from Parliament. We cannot ensure national reconciliation without banning racial political parties. Our main political parties represent every religion and community but what has happened today by setting up political parties based on racial differences. This severely affects country’s reconciliation and development,” the thera said.(Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa)

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  • Waco Friday, 17 July 2015 11:26 AM

    You are very correct. That has to happened.

    Bala Friday, 17 July 2015 11:28 AM

    Well said - admire your courage to espouse the practical consideration of the meaning of reconciliation. But with the greed of all politicians to get benefits for themselves by propagating racial and releligious strife, it would require Hercules to do this.

    HF Friday, 17 July 2015 11:34 AM

    May God Bless You.

    Domiya Friday, 17 July 2015 11:38 AM

    I am not Buddhist, but my respect to you hamuduruwane for making this sensible and relevant point of view. You are spot on.

    C.K.Lankaputhra Friday, 17 July 2015 11:39 AM

    It is some big politicians in the country are the people who spoon feed the racial minded political parties. Such politician should be defeated to start with.

    Asfar Friday, 17 July 2015 11:40 AM

    Corretly said. All parties even with ethnic names should be banned.

    royston ebert Friday, 17 July 2015 11:41 AM

    Agree completely with the views of this real Buddhist prelate. More strength to your elbow to promote your case. Your words are the greatest spoken in a long time. If what you say is implemented, it will be the greatest blessing this country has ever had or will ever have.

    Ghaffa Friday, 17 July 2015 03:21 PM

    I salute the SADU what he is telling is correct. this is call Buddhism. BUDUBAWATH VEAWA.

    Dayawathie Friday, 17 July 2015 05:37 PM

    I totally agree with you Rev. Thero.

    justicia Friday, 17 July 2015 05:41 PM

    Only politicians ? Why not some religious ones like the BBS.

    Push Friday, 17 July 2015 07:37 PM

    If this is done only JVP will remain.

    Debara Friday, 17 July 2015 08:08 PM

    Well said Ven. Thero. Let us pray that our leaders take heed!

    Athula Friday, 17 July 2015 08:14 PM

    That is the most sensible thing that the authorities can do.

    Rohan Friday, 17 July 2015 08:54 PM

    Let us address the issue.SLFP and UPFA openly practise racism and did it even today at anuradhapura.how do u intend addressing this .?


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