Govt. wants to create Sinhala-Muslim clash: Wimal

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The incumbent government was anticipating a Sinhala-Muslim clash in the country so that it would pave the way for them to fulfil the promises made to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa said today.

Addressing a news briefing, he said it was evident that there was clear political hand behind the Digana incident and added that it shows how the government was plotting to create turmoil between the Sinhala and Muslim communities in the country.

“Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe is now forced to fulfil the promises he made to the TNA. They always want to see the country in a crisis,” MP Weerawansa said.

“Therefore, it is obvious that there was a political motive behind the recent incident in Mawanella where several statues of the Lord Buddha were damaged,” the MP added.

Meanwhile, referring to the remarks made by Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara that there was no coup to assassinate President, he asked how the minister could be so sure of his stance when the investigations into the alleged coup were still underway. “This raises a suspicion in my mind when he says this with such confidence although the police have not yet ruled out the possibility that a coup had been planned,” the MP said. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Jaya Saturday, 29 December 2018 09:14 AM

Don't you have anything else to report. It is a pity that the FUTURE of SL in the hands of these idiots who sell anything for their own benifit.

Saradiel Saturday, 29 December 2018 09:29 AM

We know very well that its you and your SLPP gang who want to create trouble in the country for your political benefit.

goni billah Monday, 31 December 2018 07:53 AM

thunmulleh weeraya...what happened to your 2 week housing ministry ??? no time noh, to build houses for the muslims...!! got another new passport ??

Pathi Monday, 31 December 2018 09:04 AM

How can we get rid off these idiots from our politics. It's a shame for the country.

Malli Monday, 31 December 2018 11:37 AM

Is there is anyway that we could prevent having absurd press briefings of this nature for the sake of countries future. Also to charge these people making statements of this nature without conclusive evidence.

gamini Monday, 31 December 2018 12:16 PM

you are worried about promises made to TNA, what about the promises you and your jokers pack made to the people of this country

seneka Monday, 31 December 2018 02:30 PM

This Wimal is an asshole, He is trying his best to make people believe, damaging the Buddha statues work of UNP. I am sure that this man must be behind, hoping Buddhist people attach the Muslims.

iqbal Monday, 31 December 2018 02:51 PM

It"s this guy who destroyed peace and continues to create issues.

GH Monday, 31 December 2018 10:56 PM

Sir, you are absolutely right.

rizvithahir Tuesday, 01 January 2019 12:15 PM

Who is in charge of Police/Order/Defence?

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