President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today reminded the Nation that he is a Sinhalese, Buddhist leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the Nation during the 73rd Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square, the President said that he follows the Buddhist teachings when leading the Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said that he will never hesitate to say that he is a Sinhalese, Buddhist leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the President further noted that Sri Lanka will continue to ensure equal rights to all communities as enshrined in the Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that there will not be room in Sri Lanka for extremism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President said that steps will be taken to prosecute those responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking further, the President insisted that National assets will not be sold to foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also said that the tourism industry, which has been hit by the coronavirus, will be revived in stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President also said that some people remind him that they supported him at the last Presidential election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said he believes they supported him in the best interest of the Nation and not for personal gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 73rd Independence Day celebrations took place at Independence Square by following the health guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and other invitees attended the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Courtesy: Colombo Gazette<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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