Buddhism should be safeguarded to preserve sovereignty: Sajith

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Colombo, Sept. 14 (Daily Mirror) - Buddhism should be preserved in order to safeguard the sovereignty of the country, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Speaking during a religious ceremony at the Sri Vipashyarama Temple Maharagama, the Opposition Leader said it is the duty of all citizens to safeguard Buddhism.

"It is also essential to safeguard other religions as well," he added, while highlighting that the teachings of the Buddha, if followed will make all Sri Lankans happy and well.

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Hyginus Sunday, 14 September 2025 12:56 PM

Come on first of all don't rob the poor people and tell the truth

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Sokrates Sunday, 14 September 2025 01:12 PM

Now he has also fallen into religious delusion so as not to disappear into oblivion.

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Amaran Sunday, 14 September 2025 01:47 PM

DEVELOPED COUNTRIES never mix religion and politics. Only in SRI LANKA, these politicians use RELIGION as a weapon when they become unpopular

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Rip Winkle Sunday, 14 September 2025 01:52 PM

Running short of ideas to gain popularity, dude?

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Pathmaranjan Sunday, 14 September 2025 02:16 PM

Sajith, Don't start splitting religions and using them for political advantage. People don't beleive it now. Religion is personal.

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Independent Sunday, 14 September 2025 03:00 PM

Religion and race card has only led to strife. Typical political stuff not of national interest.

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roobarbie Sunday, 14 September 2025 03:16 PM

Trying to ride the religious card now, and the shoulders of political "cheewara daareen".

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Lion Sunday, 14 September 2025 03:55 PM

Yesterday he talked of empathy towards fellow human beings and today he switched on to religion, looks the man is desperate since the opportunity to grab power is slipping away from him on daily basis

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Suthra Jayamaha N Sunday, 14 September 2025 04:21 PM

Disappointed he is playing the usual tropes, and speaking up for freedom of speech first and foremost. Instead he's bending to the whims of religious extremists, and legal maniacs who want to use religion and law to suppress others tocause others great material detriment.

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melville perera Sunday, 14 September 2025 06:15 PM

what a discovery and where was he 2500 years ago

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Kumara Sunday, 14 September 2025 06:59 PM

Here we go again. Sjith is using religious card to promote himself . Please do not create divisions.

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