Victory, an answer to Human Rights groups, racists - PM

Prime Minister D M Jayaratne in a press release commenting on the resounding victory secured by the UPFA said he was proud to mention that the victory has given a clear answer to both the International Human Rights lobby and racial extremists. The victory has abundantly proved that Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities in these three provinces are firmly with the UPFA government and they have kept their utmost confidence in the government’s theme ‘let’s proceed as one nation ‘where everybody can live in a harmonious country sharing equal opportunities, the Prime Minister said.

“This also proved that they have accepted the giant development projects being initiated by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in these areas,” he said. The Premier said the election was free and fair the same as how the UPFA government conducted all its previous elections .

This was crystal clear with the people’s choice bestowed on the government in this election too, he said.

The Premier urged the public and UPFA supporters to be tolerant and enjoy the victory with equanimity. He requested them against making this mammoth victory a cause for physical or mental oppression to anyone.

“Everybody who works against the country, in particular, international forces and political and extremist elements should pay heed to this victory and be mindful not to take any steps without identifying where the people’s verdict has been reposed,” he said.