Mangala must apologise to Hindu community - Kurukkal

The International Hindu Religious Federation has condemned the statement made by Mangala Samaraweera MP referring to “Indian” gods in remarks made in connection with the Lankan cricket team.

A statement issued by Hindu Religious Affairs Coordinator to the President Ramachandra Kurkkal Babusharma, who is also the Secretary of the IHRF observed that recently Mangala Samaraweera MP told the media that Indian gods did not heed President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s prayer on behalf of the Sri Lankan cricket team and he (Samaraweera) questioned if praying to Indian gods can get everything done.

Regarding this statement the entire Hindu community are disappointed.

“God belongs to the entire world, Buddhist followers believe Lord Buddha does not belong only to Sri Lanka but the entire world. In the same way Hindu followers believe God Vishnu belongs not only to India but the entire world.

“Christian followers believe Lord Jesus Christ does not belong to the Vatican but the entire world.

“But Mangala stated ‘Indian’ gods. By that he has disgraced Hindu people and the Hindu religion. He must apologize to the entire Hindu community.”