A mother’s plea

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A mother from Welegoda in Matara launched a fast-unto-death at the main entrance of the Sujatha Balika Vidyalaya urging the authorities to admit her daughter to the school. She told reporters that her child had been left without a school for more than nine months and pointed out that the distance from her home to the school was only 300 meters. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

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Comments - 17

Budi Monday, 13 September 2010 11:57 AM

This is the sad part of our educational system.I feel sorry for the poor kid.I Hope she will find a school soon..!

PJ Tuesday, 14 September 2010 07:44 AM

This situation is very grave in the country.

Josh Monday, 13 September 2010 02:18 PM

wonder how many students who were admitted to the school where taken in after a bribe taken...

Senkadagala Putha Monday, 13 September 2010 01:59 PM

Where is Dr Mervin??????? Why dont you interfear this injusties????

Sumudu Monday, 13 September 2010 01:09 PM

please contact minister Mervin Silva. he will give a solution..

vajira Monday, 13 September 2010 01:06 PM

in a country which the people do fast unto deaths as jokes, would this mothers attempt be succesfull?

Tony Monday, 13 September 2010 12:23 PM

This mum could do more to the country than Paba.

sltk200404 Monday, 13 September 2010 12:09 PM

We have to see the reason the authorities have given not to admit this child

MM Monday, 13 September 2010 11:59 AM

Parents who are dedicated to their children's studies need to be honoured. Glad to see that protests are being carried out for honourable reasons (take notes Mr. Politicians)

Holman Monday, 13 September 2010 10:34 AM

Dear principal, how can you let a child stay at home for 9 months without allowing her to come to school ?

Jason Patta Monday, 13 September 2010 11:56 AM

Weerawansa, how about you taking this lady's place as you have experience in death fasts?

Junaid Monday, 13 September 2010 11:52 AM

What a pity. It is not acceptable at all. I hope all the relevant authorities to take action to admit the girl to the school.

lankaman Monday, 13 September 2010 11:28 AM

its time the president uses his 18 amendment powers to stop principles from trying to play god by ruining innocent childrens' lives

rakesp Monday, 13 September 2010 11:26 AM

this is the real situation every where

Handipora Monday, 13 September 2010 10:57 AM

Even to admit a child to a school you got to stage a fast unto death, in this emerald isle.What a pity?

s.jayawardene Monday, 13 September 2010 10:52 AM

President take steps to prevent such injustices.

ahamedf Monday, 13 September 2010 10:41 AM

Very sad story

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