Minister, Dy. Minister argue over religious reconciliation

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Buddha Sasana Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa and Deputy Minister M L A M Hisbullah confronted each other in Parliament yesterday over the subject of religious reconciliation.

The arguments flared up when Deputy Minister Hisbullah charged that a dialogue of Muslim, Buddhist and other religious leaders initiated by the government on Tuesday had been a failure as one monk had threatened the Muslims.

Minister Rajapaksa who responded said Mr Hisbullah and other Muslim leaders who were allies of the previous regime were silent during the Aluthgama incident. “It was myself and MPs such as Lakshman Kiriella who spoke on behalf of Muslims during the Aluthgama drama while you people were silent. Religious extremist groups were formed by the government in which you were an ally" Mr Rajapaksa said.

“You people work for your own benefits and not for the benefit of the country" the minister added stressing that reconciliation cannot be achieved overnight. (Yohan Perera)

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Roger Friday, 09 December 2016 09:10 AM

well said Mr Wijedasa R your spot on via DM Android App

nick Friday, 09 December 2016 10:49 AM

justice minister is too busy to sort out current problems as he is only capable of trying to change the history whic benefit nothing but wasting time of the country we must use our own slippers to hit our face for voting via DM Android App

Selvyn Friday, 09 December 2016 10:54 AM

Well Said Mr. Minister you have given a fitting reply not only to this proven self-centred corrupt politician but to the entire Muslim Congress leadership via DM Android App

Selvyn Friday, 09 December 2016 11:00 AM

During the Aluthgama disaster while MR and his henchmen were seen silent spectators he and his like political idiots were same as MR regime via DM Android App

sigiriya Friday, 09 December 2016 11:17 AM

Hizbullah is talking about 'today' The Minister is avoiding the topic by talking about what happened two years ago. Wake up Minister. Appreciate what is being reported.

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