Special IDs for Gypsies

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The Ministry of Wildlife Resources Conservation has decided to issue a special identity card for the country’s Gypsies, enabling to carry out their traditional and cultural activities without any hindrance, Ministry sources said today.

Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Zoysa said the issuance of a separate identity card for the Gypsies, (the majority of whom were Telugu-speaking) would facilitate the performance of their day-to-day activities in accordance with their cultural norms.

The Minister further said this would also enable them to keep their animals in their possession without any hindrance.

He added that members of the Gypsy tribe could send in their applications to the Wildlife Resources Conservation Ministry in order to receive this special identity card.

The programme was initiated under the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, following a meeting with the country’s Gypsies at the Ministry recently, he stated. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

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S.Dilruk Sunday, 26 January 2014 10:08 AM

Sunil Perera & his son need first 2 ID cards.

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Shiitake Mushroom Sunday, 26 January 2014 11:03 AM

Are they citizens of this country? If the answer is yes, why not the ID for them that is used by all others? If they require special consideration, why not an addendum on the national ID card?

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vestigator Sunday, 26 January 2014 02:16 PM

it is a nother stupid program.treat them equaly.if need to give special permit,give it separately.

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angammana sumana Sunday, 26 January 2014 08:41 PM

LOL

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angammana sumana Sunday, 26 January 2014 08:42 PM

It's like the Veddhas - they are citizens but have a totally different culture and lifestyle to others. Use your kidney

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angammana sumana Sunday, 26 January 2014 08:44 PM

Typical left winger - treat them equally (house them, take their snakes and monkeys away, ask them to dress in Arya sinhala suit and tell them to speak sinhala/tamil .... don't be stupid mate)

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observer Sunday, 26 January 2014 11:04 PM

Not relating to the ID issue, I am sorry to say that these gypsies can be a real nuisance sometimes forcing themselves to read your palm etc. But why not they have the same ID if they are citizens?

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