‘Right environment for united Sri Lanka’

Presidential Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Kumarasiri Hettige said the environment necessary for all to live in a united Sri Lanka has now been created and no opportunity to divide the country should be permitted.

He said, “all forces that rise up against the country can be defeated if we move forward building unity from village to village. President Mahinda Rajapaksa's unwavering leadership is the only strength the country has, to achieve this.”.

Hettige made the above comments participating as chief guest at the New Year festival held at the Wellawatte police grounds to celebrate the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.

The New Year festival held on April 8, was attended by a large crowd including the Magistrate of Colombo 5,Tikiri Jayatilleke, former Senior Deputy IGP, Muni Gomes, former Deputy IGP, Rienzie Perera, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Colombo South, Sanjeewa Dharmaratna.

Hettige said, “We intend to fulfil a number of objectives by holding national festivals. Sinhala and Hindu New Year helps to build brotherhood, peace and co-existence among the different races. Holding such festivals in all police stations creates a novel feeling. We are able to hold such festivals because President Mahinda Rajapaksa gave the correct political leadership to defeat terrorism.

“Today, the young generation and all others live a happy life. The value of victory is immeasurable. The three armed forces and the police carried out their duties day and night to defeat terrorism. The service rendered by the police throughout 24 hours of the day is immense.

“It is wrong to blame the entire police service for the malpractices of a few. Bringing a country that was engulfed in a fear psychosis for 30 years to a righteous status is not an easy task. “International forces that are against the country could be defeated only if all communities are united. We have a fearless leadership under President Mahinda Rajapaksa”.

Hettige said it is a pleasure to witness the creation of a wonderful future for the youth.

Six new bicycles were donated to the Wellawatte Police for patrolling services by Kumarasiri Hettige.

Ven Ahangama Ananda Thera, Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjeewa Dharmaratne, OIC Wellawatte Police – Police Inspector Samarakoon also addressed the gathering.