Sabaragamuwa PC rejects controversial Darusman report

Wellasse BANDARA

The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council at a meeting held yesterday unanimously adopted resolution rejecting the controversial Darusman report saying it is biased and contained malirious allegations against Sri Lanka.

It was proposed by Chief Minister Maheepala Herath and seconded jointly by Provincial Minister G.M. Karunapala and UNP councillor A. Wijesinghe.

The entire UNP and JVP groups also voted in favour of the resolution. The Chief Minister tabling the motion said the LTTE had violated the democratic and human rights of the entire Sri Lanka population of 20 million.

The LTTE had destroyed the lives of a large number of innocent people ranging from toddlers to state leaders.

The heroic forces led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa acted to end that unfortunate period by keeping their own lives at stake. What the international institutions and countries should do is to appreciate that humanitarian operation and help Sri Lanka in rebuilding the economy without trying to widen the rift between various communities.

Opposition leader A.A. Wijetunge said members of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council are always prepared to act with a sense of patriotism and protect the country and its image leaving aside all petty considerations.