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Sabry sees Muslims returning to main political parties
Muslims in various parts of the country contributed in their own way in support of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which won a landslide at the recently concluded general election on Wednesday, Ali Sabry, President of the Muslim Federation of the party said on Sunday.
Sabry, who has been nominated as a member of the new parliament from the National List of the SLPP, was analyzing how the members of the Muslim community responded to the call of the SLPP to join the mainstream of politics instead of ethno-religious ones.
To mark the victory of the SLPP, Sabry was accorded warm receptions in Muslim areas of Colombo such as Hulftsdorp, Grandpass, Maligawatte, Modera and Kolannawa. National Organizer of the Muslim Federation A. L. M Uwais Hajjiar also took part in the victory celebrations.
“We were able to secure between 35 and 40 per cent of the Muslim votes since they realised that Mahinda Rajapaksa’s government would give them a better deal,” Sabry said, adding that Muslims in Kalutara, Beruwela, Weligama, Bandaragama, Colombo, Kandy and Kurnegala, had supported the SLPP at the recently-concluded election. He lamented that the Muslim turnout in the north and the East was poor since the SLPP being a new party would take time to establish itself in that part of the country, and the SLPP candidates were new comers.
Attributing reasons for the resounding success and the enhanced response from the Muslim community, Sabry said during the brief regime of Mahinda Rajapaksa, people had realised that he was the only person in the country who could deliver the goods well. He added that the way the government battled the Covid-19 had impressed the entire nation that it was the ideal government with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as President and Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Premier to serve its people for peaceful coexistence and make them live in peace, harmony and prosperity. “The combination of the President and Premier was not only cordial, but also proved to the people that such partnership could even run without the parliament,” he stressed.
“We are encouraged by the support of the Muslims to the SLPP but we will continue to work with them to enhance the cooperation from all areas under the Muslim Federation banner,” Sabri concluded.
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Students of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College Kandy visit Presidential Secretariat and President’s House
A group of students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy visited the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House and Colombo Port City today (09).
This program, organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Education, and the Mass Communication Division of Parliament, offers schoolchildren the opportunity to explore important sites, including the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House, Colombo Port City, and the Parliament. The students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy were fortunate to participate in this program.
During their visit, the students learned about the history of Parliament after touring the old Parliament building.
Director General (Legal) of the Presidential Secretariat Advocate J.M. Wijebandara, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd), and Principal of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy Mrs. Nilakshika Hapugoda along with several teachers were present on this occasion.
Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09).
During the meeting, the Vatican Ambassador congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying heartfelt greetings from His Holiness Pope Francis, the Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Ambassador Udaigwe also extended best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of Sri Lanka under the new President’s leadership. In his remarks, Dr. Udaigwe expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s future, stating that positive developments were forthcoming in line with the people’s aspirations. He commended President Dissanayake’s commitment to the welfare of the country and its citizens, offering the Vatican’s support in realizing the President’s vision for Sri Lanka.
Dr Udaigwe also lauded President Dissanayake’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings and assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President’s efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.
In line with the forthcoming 75th Army Anniversary (10 October) a solemn ceremony was held on 7th October 2024 at the Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) to pay tribute to the heroic sacrifices of the nation’s fallen War Heroes.
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, lending a significant sense of respect and prominence to the occasion. The event commenced with singing the National Anthem, followed by a two-minute silence observed in honour of the nation’s fallen patriots.
Thereafter, the Chief Guest, accompanied by several Senior Officers and Colonels of all regiments of the Sri Lanka Army laid floral wreaths and saluted paying a solemn tribute to the fallen War Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for the sovereignty of the nation.
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