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Minister Wimal has no intention of challenging the monks

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While stating that he would not respond to the challenge posed by Ven. Galagodaatte Gnasara Thera of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) against him, Minister Wimal Weerawansa yesterday charged that the BBS should challenge Dilantha Vithanage of the BBS and the Norwegian Embassy in Colombo.

Issuing a statement the National Freedom Front quoting the minister said he had a great respect for the monks because their political lives were interwoven with their teachings, and therefore as and when ever Buddhist monks threw out challenges, he was never ready to respond to the challenge.

This was stated by the minister at a distribution of hand bills in front of the Fort station, against the holding of the Northern Provincial Council elections.

He further said that what he said at the inception was not his assumption, but one Dilantha Vithanage of the organization (BBS) who was an agent of Norway had told in a discussion with the Asian Tribune Web site. To quote what he said, “They were taken to Norway, and were provided with food and lodging.” A list of those persons taken to Norway was published by the Norwegian Embassy.

 In the news release of the embassy it had been stated they provided educational aid. Aid means, whether given in cash or kind it was aid which had a monetary value, the Minister said, adding that the challenge should be made to Dilantha Withanage and the Norwegian Embassy; it was what they said and what transpired from their news publications.

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  • Suq Madique Wednesday, 15 May 2013 03:27 AM

    Typical of bullies to back down when challenged.

    limatc Wednesday, 15 May 2013 03:49 AM

    wimal is right, where the common laymen has to suffer due to these mockery , BBS enjoy the fruit climbing to others' shoulders where the mass has now eat insects as per UN report . PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH AND NOT PREACH WHAT YOU PRACTICE .

    Had Enough Wednesday, 15 May 2013 03:50 AM

    Ane meyage kata witharai wada na.,

    serendib Wednesday, 15 May 2013 04:43 AM

    we like the way all of you people con the innocent public.KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Iranga Wednesday, 15 May 2013 04:56 AM

    Second time WImal running away from a challenge. 1st time with Dayasiri when he was challenged during MR vs SF election. And now this...

    Shan Wednesday, 15 May 2013 05:09 AM

    The challenge was to either prove links to Norway or to go in Loin cloth in public. Minister backs down both. This does not mean BBS is right altogether.

    tony Wednesday, 15 May 2013 05:27 AM

    THEN WHAT ABOUT THE CHALLENGE UNP HAS SPELLED OUT REG PC ELECTIONS IN THE NORTH

    Mason Wednesday, 15 May 2013 05:41 AM

    This joker has got into difficulties not being able to keep his foul mouth shut and is now backing off just like the spineless guy he is.

    Fayad Wednesday, 15 May 2013 05:41 AM

    I do not have any respect for Wimal but we should see what the connection BBS has with Norway

    Lankashantha Wednesday, 15 May 2013 05:39 AM

    Oh, the Boss had had given left and right.

    lyza Wednesday, 15 May 2013 06:59 AM

    Do you really not know the difference between intention and intension ?

    sobers Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:23 AM

    Wimal is a tongue twister. He has got scared to face the BBS!

    xlntgson Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:05 AM

    X'ian fundamentalism Norway base, sponsor US.

    CCITIZEN Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:58 AM

    UPAWASA KALA WAGEY THAMAI! Boru kata!!


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