Democracy Declined And Militarization Increased in Sri Lanka says Government Minister
Minister of National Languages and Social Intergation, Vasudeva Nanayakkara has expressed concern over the dwindling democracy and increasing militarization Sri Lanka is presently undergoing. The Minister had made these remarks in his speech at the National Convention on Inter Religious Integration organised by the National Peace Council. “The only way to ensure unity and national reconciliation is to strengthen democracy. Only through democracy can we get equality for all citizens and build ethnic coexistence,” he had stated. Among those who participated in the convention had been religious leaders, representatives of community based organisations and diplomats. US Ambassador Michele J. Sison speaking at the event had pointed out that all members of the gathering at the convention including religious leaders, government leaders, community based organisations and the media have extremely important roles to […]