First Hindu-Buddhist Cultural Association opened in Jaffna

By Sandasen MARASINGHE

The first Hindu-Buddhist Cultural Association in Jaffna was established to strengthen religious and cultural ties on Monday with the participation of senior priests of both religions, senior citizens and senior military officials.

An officer of the Security Forces Headquarters Jaffna said that the new Hindu- Buddhist Cultural Association is a fulfillment of a timely step to overthrow efforts of a few organized anti-social factions whose attempt it is to harm the unity between communities by disrupting the reconciliation process of the government.

The inauguration of this association held at Palam Road, Kantharmadam in Jaffna was attended by Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera and about 25 Buddhist monks from Colombo, Rev. Vasudeva Kurukkal with several other Hindu Priests and more than 100 senior Jaffna citizens.

Commander of the Security Forces-Jaffna Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe said the organization will be an inspiration to the work that the security forces in Jaffna have been implementing to promote harmony between religions and communities.