Tense situation in Parliament due to protest by TNA MPs

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Parliament, March 19 (Daily Mirror)- A tense situation erupted in Parliament after a group of Tamil National Alliance MPs staged a protest inside the Chamber over the arrest of eight persons who were engaged in religious observances at the Vedukkunaarimalai Athi Lingeswarar Shrine on Maha Sivarathri night.

They urged the authorities to release the eight persons who were in remand costudy.

They said the eight individuals had been arrested by Archeology Department officials on fasle allegations.

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe said he would look into the matter.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said all people must have a right to observe their respective religions.

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha said the government cannot intervene in matters already before courts and said the matter will be investigated into and submission made in court.

"We cannot release people arrested by the police and produced before court.They should be released only by the court," he said.

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Thiru Tuesday, 19 March 2024 11:22 AM

If the Police and Archeology Department officials have provided wrong information, then it is a crime. It should be investigated and punished without considering any merits and demerits of the ruling party or any relations to any party. Furthermore, it should be investigated who planned this vulgar idea. Only then can unity be formed among the community. No justice, no unity.

Danny Tuesday, 19 March 2024 12:35 PM

No respect for those who do pooja on a Mahasivaratry day. The police behave like colonial era Portuguese soldiers who behave the same and lost all to Dutch due to that. The next day monks visited there with the same police force. All are not good for religious harmony. A police officer is Delhi suspended for kicking the Islamic prayers for doing so on the pavement, while praying!! World is going crazy.

roni Tuesday, 19 March 2024 12:13 PM

Good for TNA parliamentarians who were hoodwinked to join IMF meeting last week. Now tell them and Ranil/Rajapakse to sort it.

Jaffna man Tuesday, 19 March 2024 02:28 PM

These self destructive communal politicians have been damaging the Tamil Community for the last 70 years. Their favorite project of separation failed miserably. They don't want the Tamil people to sleep peacefully. Here and their they press buttons for disturbing the peaceful environment. Ugly side of these Tamil politicians is , majority of them have their palatial residences and business interest in the Western province, Colombo.

Jundapala Muhandiram Tuesday, 19 March 2024 03:20 PM

Most of you have supported these thieves MaRA, GoRa and RW the Hora Pin leader! Keep protesting until they go home!!

EEROR Tuesday, 19 March 2024 08:24 PM

IT HAPPENED MARCH 8TH, TODAY IS MARCH 19TH, HIDING THIS NEWS. NOW THE CAT IS OUT OF THE BAG.

Maithiri Wednesday, 20 March 2024 05:25 AM

Works of Mahinda’s men. Still troubling people in the North, thinking people in the South will like. No way, the hatered against other religions brought mayhem in the past and brought country on its knee. The people will send you packing home in the next election.

Real note Wednesday, 20 March 2024 10:09 AM

I got to know the person claims @jaffna man does not have underwear

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