Mangala for removal of landmines before IDP resettlement

Mangala Samaraweera MP yesterday accepted that landmines should be removed before IDPs could be resettled.

He said the Government was currently proceeding with this task. While the MP was calling for the speedy resettlement of the IDPs in Parliament, he was interrupted by Chief Government Whip Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who asked the former: "Hon. member prior to resettling the IDPs we need to clear those areas of landmines. Do you accept this".

To which Mangala Samaraweera MP replied saying: "Yes I accept it.The Government is proceeding with the task. That is reasonable.

I accept that landmines should be removed".