Be flag bearers of a prosperous nation

Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne called on the Hindu community to become flag bearers of a prosperous nation which has established justice overcoming unrighteousness.

In a Deepavali message, the Premier said: “I have great pleasure in issuing this message of greetings to the Hindu devotees worldwide on the occasion of the Deepavali festival

they are celebrating today with great faith and devotion.

“While the Deepavali day has been assigned every year to pay homage to God Krishna, the moral Saviour of the Hindu community, it’s main theme is to defeat unrighteousness and uphold truth and justice. It is God Krishna who protected Hindu devotees who were under obligation to Narakasuran.

“It is President Mahinda Rajapaksa who ended the dark era in which no religious festival could be held peacefully in Sri Lanka. Since the war has ended we all now have the opportunity to engage in religious activities with our children in joy and freedom.

“We should not forget that it is owing to this great leader that we are able to celebrate Deepavali on this great day. ‘Instead of repenting about children who escaped from the back door as child soldiers freedom has now been ensured for all to sit at the table with children and enjoy a meal.

“Therefore I wish to remind my Tamil brothren that this is no the time to hark on the past.

“Today we are confronted with the battle to develop the country.

All communities should unite and become shareholders of that development war.

“Become a flag bearer of a prosperous nation which has established justice overcoming unrighteousness.

It is then that you who are a born Hindu will become a true follower of God Krishna, wish you all a happy Deepavali.”