Forget differences to achieve peace and prosperity

by A. W. Gunawardhana, Matara Central Correspondent

MATARA: People should extend their unreserved co-operation to President Mahinda Rajapakse forgetting all differences, said the Chief Incumbent of Polhena Purana Viharaya and the Secretary of the Matara Sasanaraksaka Bala Mandalaya Ven. Sasthravedi Panditha, Ehalape Yasarathana thera, delivering an anusasana to commemorate the 58th anniversary of regaining Independence.

Present leader of the country belongs to a bold and heroic family of Ruhuna, he is a sincere lover of his country, therefore we could expect much from him for this country in restoration of peace and upgrading the economy.

Function was held at Bodiya Premises - Matara Religious ceremonies were conducted by the Chief Incumbent monk of Paththarama Viharaya Pahala Peakwella, Matara and Chief Sanganayaka of the division of Matara Ven Urumutte Somarathana Nayaka Thera.

This commemoration rally was jointly organized by Matara District Secretariat and Divisional Secretariat office. The thera said in March 2, 1815 our motherland became a British colony.

Chief Incumbent of Isipathanarama Ven. Sasthravedi Talahagama Gnanarathana Thera said, Independence gained is not meaningful, if we do not achieve remarkable progress in the spheres of economy and culture. People are living in suspicion and fear because of the internal conflicts prevailing in the country.

Ven. Walasgala Pannasiri Thera of Sri Mangala Pirivena Matara said, Sri Lanka though gained independence during the close periods of times as India, Sri Lanka is far behind to India in the fields of economical and cultural attainments.

Matara district Secretary Gamini Jayasekara and President of Matara Bodhi Araksaka Sabha S. K. Chandrasoma also present on the occasion.