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MP Udaya Gammanpila said that he intends to write to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help safeguard Sri Lanka’s national heritage from its own government.
The public has been forced to protect archaeological heritage sites in the North and East from its own government, Gammanpila charged.
The MP was referring to the recent controversy surrounding the resignation of the Director General of the Department of Archaeology Prof. Anura Manatunga. Prof. Manatunga tendered his resignation after a public reprimand by President Ranil Wickremesinghe concerning an issue pertaining to the allocation of lands to an archaeological site.
"We are forced to protect heritage sites not from separatists or extremists, but our own government," he said. He charged that the President has accepted false and misleading reports of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MPs without any hesitation or query.
Gammanpila also explained his party’s intention to visit a disputed land in Mullaitivu to expose false statements made by opposition groups. "Rather than trying to prove their lies from Colombo, members of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya will visit the Kurundi Raja Maha Vihara on June 21, to expose the lies of the TNA," Gammanpila said.
He also called for the citizens of the country to act now to protect the country’s heritage. “At this rate, MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam will be appointed as the Director General of Archaeology and M. A. Sumanthiran will be appointed as the Minister of Cultural Affairs by the President. It is imperative that we act now before such a disaster takes place,” he said.
Gammanpila said that citizens in other countries usually request for the government to protect their national heritage and observed that the opposite is the reality in Sri Lanka. He also charged that the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration of 2001 to 2004 and 2015 to 2019 saw the most damage to archeology sites in the North and East of Sri Lanka. “We will be making a written request to UNESCO to help us protect our heritage from our own government,” he added. (Kalani Kumarasinghe)
Chandima Thursday, 15 June 2023 09:29 PM
Is he seeking to promote racist archaeology? Didn't this guy distroy the MCC agreement with totally fabricated lies and scaremongering. Now it seems he is trying to chew on another bone.
Kunchithapathan Friday, 16 June 2023 07:50 AM
What a words of wisdom by William Shakespear, "Patriotism is the last refuge for the Scoundrels (politicians)". "Witness Janet Elizabeth Shaddick, (69), was present before Colombo High Court A.A.R. Heiyanthuduwa in connection with an indictment filed against MP Udaya Gammanpila and Sydney Jayasinghe for allegedly misappropriating Rs.21 million following their alleged fraudulent share transaction that took place in 2000. In replying to a question raised by Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris regarding a power of attorney, the witness said her signature had been allegedly used".
Curious Thursday, 15 June 2023 09:53 PM
Ha ha, re daniyl dawal miguel udaya gammanpila! RW had perfecry logical reasons questioning the need for the new claim of 236 acres under Kurundi Raja Maha Viharaya. Why dont you try to submit logical reason without resorting to your preferred scare and demonise strategy! We are waiting for you to bring another mahathir, kwan you, mandela mix joker at the next resodential election. The people are sure to hand you a thumping at the next election.
TRUTH Thursday, 15 June 2023 11:54 PM
YOUR NAME, YOUR LANGUAGE, YOUR RELIGION YOUR DNA, ALL ARE IN THE NORTH EAST INDIA. HOW CAN YOU FIND HERITAGE IN NORTH EAST SRI LANKA?
Lion Friday, 16 June 2023 05:48 AM
This will be his last chance to be in the parliament so he is trying everything to catch the attention of masses to get some votes in the next election
Gunadasa Friday, 16 June 2023 06:16 AM
There is no more racist majority to support your vote winning tricks. Now all want to live in harmony and develop the country. Extensive heritage land is a waste of productive use of valuable resources. So that era is long gone and its high time to give up politics and find some other livelihood, preferably Middle East.
Lanka Matha Friday, 16 June 2023 07:13 AM
This guy is an absolute bottom feeder. No one should take this disgrace of a human being seriously.
Suren Sarathkumara Friday, 16 June 2023 08:08 AM
The contenders are from a single block which now appeared to be devided along racial lines. This is only a drama for changing the public mindset.
Gamini Friday, 16 June 2023 08:40 AM
Appoint Gammanpila the Minister of Cultural Affairs, and he will withdraw this request from UN
Sunil Friday, 16 June 2023 09:16 AM
This guy gave up his IT career to be politician.Such guys Will do anything for a political career.We Sinhalese should not take this guy seriously because he has to dabble in racism to survive
Gaston Friday, 16 June 2023 09:50 AM
Good idea but this guy would retract his appeal if offered a post in a government ministry
Raj Friday, 16 June 2023 11:26 AM
Why so many microphones to listen to this AH?
GoRun Friday, 16 June 2023 01:09 PM
More than mere votes of the people of the north, our country's heritage is mighty important to be protected by every individual irrespective of Religion, Race, Caste, etc.
Mtty Friday, 16 June 2023 01:15 PM
Gammanpila, a known mutt, never understands the theory that is posed by the US itself to Ranil to act regarding the issue raised by many even himself. So, no fruitful response will be received from UNESCO, one of the US puppets, and so is the UN.
Punchi Friday, 16 June 2023 02:29 PM
We don’t respect any UN institutions or their UNHRC resolutions. Why are we going to the UNSCO. We have internal problem solving mechanisms
Mohan Friday, 16 June 2023 04:31 PM
I know majority of the people vote emotionally. But it still surprises me that there are people willing to vote for a person of such low caliber And we claim we have a very literacy rate
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