Social media; obstacle for national unity-MS

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President Maithripala Sirisena today said that the facebook and social media sites were an obstacle to build national unity and religious reconciliation in the country.

"Extremist groups using this medium are attempting to create unrest in the country and all should understand this situation,” he said addressing an event in Nuwara Eliya.

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Comments - 18

Janja Friday, 30 June 2017 10:55 AM

Self-serving garbage politicians are the real obstacle. Look inwards without uttering nonsense - and 'do' something for a change maybe?

RK Friday, 30 June 2017 03:32 PM

If a country to develop, it needs to be very optimistic in everything. Instead of seeing social media as an obstacle, one should think how the same social media can be used to unite people. If the law and order in this country were carried out perfectly there would not be any religious conflicts in this country.

Bala Friday, 30 June 2017 03:16 PM

Blaming Social Media is not a welcome sign. Govt could counter propaganda to educate the Public.

BuffaloeCitizen Friday, 30 June 2017 01:09 PM

A carpenter will blame all his tools to hide his incompetency. You are an efficient

Ajith Friday, 30 June 2017 01:03 PM

No one is to blame for the poor decision making of yours.

REEZ Friday, 30 June 2017 12:12 PM

Social Media was used to topple the former president.

Sincere Friday, 30 June 2017 11:36 AM

How ever much there are social media sites which could disrupt peace among people of this country, there cannot be a problem if people do not give in to them and fall prey to them!

rew Friday, 30 June 2017 11:10 AM

Between MS and RW, people have been taken for the ride of their lives. This bunch should get out and let those who can manage the process, do so.

Lankan Friday, 30 June 2017 11:08 AM

Sir we cant stop FB or social media and all the countries are facing it but what we are lacking is leadership and proper governance. You are letting extremists to do what they want to in SL and blaming something you have no control over. Sir please take control of our country or else we will never be able to get up.

Inouno Thursday, 29 June 2017 11:09 PM

You cant do anything about it boss its the World Wide Web via DM Android App

Missaka Friday, 30 June 2017 10:41 AM

You became a President, because lies of the Social Media.

patriot Friday, 30 June 2017 10:26 AM

" a businessman blaming others for his failures will never become a successful businessman in his whole life, he should find solutions to his own problems whether created by himself or others and move forward with success in his mind".

TJ Friday, 30 June 2017 10:01 AM

It is not the social media that is the obstacle for national unity, but the mindset of the people from North

Royce Friday, 30 June 2017 09:23 AM

You can put fault on other things when you cant resolve the problems. the country is going through hell now. via DM Android App

hari Friday, 30 June 2017 09:22 AM

The president s shifting the blame that lays at his own door step by harboring corrupt and inefficient ministers like the justice one!

SL Friday, 30 June 2017 07:58 AM

Do not blame social media,ask police to do their job on police complaints regarding extremists .you are useless

AMedia Friday, 30 June 2017 07:46 AM

I thought Yahapalanya motto during the election was 'Ape Media Social Media' . Or am I mistaken.

iemerald Friday, 30 June 2017 01:27 AM

people must be rally stupid if they fall prey to social media propaganda.

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