Presidents message

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Christmas message said, the efforts to free the people from poverty have been appreciated by Christians and those of all other faiths.
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“The purpose of celebrating Christmas is to enshrine the message of peace and love in one’s heart. and spread the message of love and compassion towards the poor and peace among all people,” the President said.

“Our great commitment in the recent past to promote solidarity among communities is in keeping with the teaching of Christ to ‘love thy neighbour’.

“Christ taught that, whosoever shall receive a child in my name receives me. Christian tradition holds that the three kings came to worship the new born child guided by the light of a star that marked his birth. Similarly, we must bring the joyous message of Christmas closer to the hearts of our children, thus we will be able to come closer to the peace and love of Christ through Christmas.

“I wish a Happy Christmas to all Sri Lankans and citizens of the world who celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas.” President said. (Daily Mirror online)

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Comments - 46

natureboy Saturday, 25 December 2010 02:47 PM

how he works???let's hope i won't get abducted by a white van for commenting here

Nath Saturday, 25 December 2010 08:27 AM

You mean Sri Lankans?

Ashoka Saturday, 25 December 2010 08:43 AM

Cooment for yes men.

Yehiya-Doha Saturday, 25 December 2010 08:48 AM

Dear President. Lot of things are pending to implementation.
Swissland having three communitees, but living very peacefully. Law & order is first need.

mohamed Saturday, 25 December 2010 09:28 AM

when corruption and cost of living to be reduced. ?

sureesh Saturday, 25 December 2010 09:30 AM

no coconut for making sweets for this new year...jayawaywa for 2010 and yet to be continued 2011 suba anagatayk

One Lanka Saturday, 25 December 2010 09:28 AM

Well said sir, wishing you a happy and a blessed Christmas to you and family sir

Jan Saturday, 25 December 2010 09:48 AM

Jesus Christ like other religious leaders has told not rob.

Cheena Pattas Saturday, 25 December 2010 10:16 AM

Start with what you preach with SF, over great general who liberated the country.

sribala Saturday, 25 December 2010 10:51 AM

Tamils expect nothing from Mr.president! You have done enough horrible to innocent tamils & they never going to belief your false lies any more.
Happy Christmas at Temple Tree!

Concerned Saturday, 25 December 2010 11:07 AM

Mr. President, How nice if you follow the truth contained in your own message!

rose Saturday, 25 December 2010 01:46 PM

any how mr.mahinda only hero in our war history..........

tissa Saturday, 25 December 2010 08:26 AM

Majority of comments show that the false and vengeful reports, mud-slingers, and tit-bits have somewhat achieved the goal. I wish MR meets these blinded people and show them how he works.

krishna Saturday, 25 December 2010 04:14 PM

You not the correct man to handle Sri Lanka,my dear Mr.President.

menaka Saturday, 25 December 2010 07:17 PM

how about the fools that know only to look at the negative side and keep complaining?

raj Saturday, 25 December 2010 11:01 PM

when i was a small, I always listen what other say. Once I grew up, I always watch what other do. By looking at your action, the society can learn what kind of moral you have it.

sg Sunday, 26 December 2010 01:53 AM

Try to relise COMMITMEMT then country will be acchived target

wil Sunday, 26 December 2010 09:05 AM

Also the fools with selective vision

yoyo Sunday, 26 December 2010 11:38 AM

Mr.President this is a Christmas without happiness.
You know why? cos the price is too high!
I mean everything cost too much.

Dr. Ray Sunday, 26 December 2010 10:56 PM

This is the VERY BEST SIDE of a STATESMAN OF SRI LANKA EVER.
I'm a Sinhala Christian living in England for over 40 years.
"I want to COME HOME."
MY HOME belongs to all Sri Lankans of all faiths.
Long Live SRI LANKA.

Siri Saturday, 25 December 2010 03:22 AM

Christ also said: Show malice to none, even to those who show malice towards you'
Hatred begat hatred, Vengeance will devourer you from within

Nelson Friday, 24 December 2010 07:55 PM

what christmas with the cost of licing so high and all the dirty things the gvt is doing?

Sam Friday, 24 December 2010 07:51 PM

Saying is easier than done!

asoka Friday, 24 December 2010 08:37 PM

Thank you Mr. President. We all hope that you will be able to guide Sri Lanka to great heights the same way you eliminated the tigers. Sri Lanka will be a bright shiny star of all asia.

mlj Friday, 24 December 2010 09:04 PM

No need to teach us about what Christ said! You seem to know very lilttle about compassion!

Percy Mnadawala Friday, 24 December 2010 10:30 PM

You are telling one thing and doing completely opposite.

Chenamana Friday, 24 December 2010 11:14 PM

Do you have those things in your heart.

Gihan Saturday, 25 December 2010 01:32 AM

Telling , one - Doing another

adahan Saturday, 25 December 2010 01:30 AM

Let's hope that these noble expression emanates from his heart.

sg Saturday, 25 December 2010 01:33 AM

"Commitment" it has broad meening which should have give indepth commitmet to achive.

citizen1 Saturday, 25 December 2010 02:25 AM

One can only hope......and pray

Arasi Saturday, 25 December 2010 02:50 AM

Well said

Thas Friday, 24 December 2010 07:33 PM

MR there is no point in your lips saying this message. It has to come from the heart and need to be implemented. Can you go ahead with the implementaion????????

Walsh Saturday, 25 December 2010 04:10 AM

Practice what you preach Mahinda Rajapakse.

bernard Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:03 AM

Big talk but no action. Only fools believe such statements.

Ombudsman Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:20 AM

Merry Christmas to all.

nawa gilinath ban ch Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:27 AM

never take these messages seriously as the President is too busy to write messages! It is done by another!

Benadict Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:27 AM

"All the politicians in our country [past & present] are liars"
but your lies are best.

tharanga Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:30 AM

God bless dear president. God is with you like a shadow. we can see it. No one can against you. than x much

Podi Wije Saturday, 25 December 2010 05:36 AM

Thank you Sir. Long live MR and Govt!!

pd Saturday, 25 December 2010 06:22 AM

he has done that! hv you?

pd Saturday, 25 December 2010 06:28 AM

thank you MR for giving us peace & for yr wishes. Srilankans really celebrated Xmas well after years of terror! u hv shown compasson to all. God bless you!

nawa gilinath ban ch Saturday, 25 December 2010 08:06 AM

by giving the Rs2,500/= election promise?

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