Transformation to righteousness - PM

It is with much reverence that I send this message on the day of the Deepavali Festival, one of the most sacred events celebrated by Hindus world over, Prime Minister D M Jayaratne said in a Deepavali message.

The message: “In my opinion, Deepavali celebrated every year to honour God Krishna represents a transformation from wickedness to righteousness and respect for truthfulness.

I wish to stress at this holy moment that we as a nation are no more living as separate communities and faiths and we no longer celebrate events singly, under leadership President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

“We have now reached a point of co-existence where we can collectively celebrate as Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim and Burghers in Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian festive events respecting each others diversities.

“This is because we have now got rid of the 30 year war. This motherland belongs to all. Therefore no one can abdicate their responsibility of transforming this land into The Worder of Asia. Our fervent wish is that on this Sacred Day commemorating God Krishna who defeated unrighteousness, we must work as honest Sri Lankans.”