Forces engaging in operations against govt.: JHU

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Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka said that certain forces are engaged in activities challenging national security.

He said that the rumours of grease devils were spread to tarnish the image and the respect gained by the armed forces by defeating terrorism. “Some want to take away camps of law enforcement agencies from the North and Eastern Provinces,” he said at the 8th party convention of the JHU which was held today.

“To bring the country back to a dark future some are engaged in a mental operation against the government. Necessary answers will be given to those who spread such base less rumours,” he said.

“We have to protect the peace we gained and protect dignity while developing and leading the country into the future. We should develop the country that will suit our culture, people, religions and respective races. We do not need to follow another Asian country,” he added.

Minister Ranawaka also said that certain forces are forcefully trying to bring changes to the constitution and bring disrupt leading to social unrest.

JHU Parliamentary group leader Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera proposed five conditions first to create a poison free agriculture by protecting the environment, to stop converting to religions, an alcohol free country and to stop violence against animals.

Speaking at the convention Western Provincial Council Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that the JHU has set many examples to all political parties by handling the given tasks without engaging in malpractices and corruption.

JHU Leader Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera also addressed the gathering at the 8th party convention. (Supun Dias)

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gad Monday, 29 August 2011 08:21 AM

Do you even remember there was once a buddhist monk named ven. Soma, for whom you all are indebt to?

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