SLTDA takes policy decision not to promote LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka - AG

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Colombo, March 4 (Daily Mirror) - The Attorney General today informed the Court of Appeal that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a policy decision not to promote or develop LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka.

The Attorney General made this disclosure when a writ petition challenging the legality of the alleged endorsement was taken up before the Court of Appeal.

Meanwhile, the court was informed that a letter issued by the Chairman of the SLTDA, endorsing projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka, has been withdrawn. Taking into consideration the facts, the petitioner decided to withdraw the application.

Senior Counsel Canishka Witharana appeared for petitioners.

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Angna Kouross Wednesday, 04 March 2026 01:53 PM

Don't promote, don't demote, just let them be. Live and let live is the best policy.

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Hundu Pachatulla Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:40 PM

Yoda Pachini, LATmali, Kolu Kata Nayaka and Zaharans friend Hash Nana may be disappointed.

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Saradiel Wednesday, 04 March 2026 02:01 PM

Good decision. They can live like any other normal person. No need of any special promotions.

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Sokrates Wednesday, 04 March 2026 02:16 PM

Another step back into the Middle Ages. Sri Lanka will never become a modern liberal state as long as there is a vocal minority of die-hard reactionaries.

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Plato Wednesday, 04 March 2026 04:16 PM

In the Middle Ages, they didn’t celebrate perversion or have sodomy tourism. Learn some history before making historical references

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Pathmaranjan Wednesday, 04 March 2026 02:20 PM

This is the reason why Sri Lanka is going backwards. What's wrong with this. So sad.

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Walras Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:42 PM

@Pathmaranjan - So, according to your thinking, promoting LGBTQ propels economic growth? Can you please tell me which economic school of thought explains this theory?

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Ovini Wednesday, 04 March 2026 02:35 PM

But the largest conglomerate in the country is promoting, they have hotels too, and also they have kept a till in each and every office to collect fund for them. wonder

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Gracious Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:33 PM

Oppressed minorities of any nature should be helped out in any which way you can.

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joshua Wednesday, 04 March 2026 10:52 PM

Ovini, do not talk crap just because you have the liberty to do so. If at all monies are collected that is not for tourism but support employees who are in that category. We cannot banish those people from the society?? Surely you understand?

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Sheena Wednesday, 04 March 2026 03:25 PM

Good. You don't want that immorality and sin plaguing this nation affecting our youth and taking away the innocence of our children. More than ever, our coastal folk especially young boys are spared of mass abuse and exploitation by pedos.

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