Media institutions should act with responsibility - Maha Sangha

At a time when the country has reached a critical juncture in national security, it is essential for all media institutions to act with a sense of understanding of responsibilities, the Maha Sangha stressed yesterday.

Attention should be focussed on media institutions which deviate from such responsibility, stated the Maha Sangha at a discussion held with the President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees yesterday.

About hundred members of the Maha Sangha including Nayake Theras from all parts of the country were present at the discussion. The Maha Sangha reiterated that most of the media institutions have realised their responsibilities whilst some institutions deliberately acted devoid of responsibility, which was a grave error on their part in the context of the country's future.

"Teledramas, sometimes have a direct impact on the fabric of a righteous society. It is of great importance for all media institutions to act with a sense of responsibility in the interest of the younger generation," they emphasised.

The President said the Government always gave priority for national security and since the year 2009 has been designated the 'Year of Conquest' (Ranaviru Vijayagaranaya Wasara), it is incumbent on all to contribute to make it a success.

Ministers, Susil Premajayantha, Pandu Bandaranayake and Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga were also present.