ஆளுநர் முசம்மிலின் ஞானசர தேரருடன் ஊடகவியலாளர்சந்திப்பு
Ven. Gnanasara Thera extends best wishes to Governor Muzammil
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said yesterday that the BBS extends its best wishes to the newly appointed North-Western Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil and that there should not be any concern about this appointment.
However, if there are any issues concerning this appointment, we urge the Governor to have discussions with the Maha Sangha and people of the area and resolve them. The Ven.Thera was speaking at a press conference which was also attended by North-Western Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil at the Sri Saddharmarajika temple in Rajagiriya yesterday.
The press conference was held to clarify the alleged forged letter under the BBS letterhead which apparently called on the public to protest against the appointment of A.J.M. Muzammil.
The Thera added that Muslim community leaders must also work together with Sinhala and Tamil leaders to develop the country. We must show the world the discipline and the compassion of the Sinhala Buddhists.
“We have held several rounds of discussions with Muzammil during times of various crisis situations that the country had to undergo. He has always been genuinely engaged in resolving the problems. Even after he was appointed as a Governor, we had a discussion with him,” Ven. Thera said.
There are reports that several monks in the area are against his appointment. However, there is no need to agitate over this matter and we should think about this in a more prudent manner for the betterment of all,” Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera added.
Commenting on the forged letter circulating on social media under the BBS letterhead, the Thera said there had been many instances in the past where our name had been used to create tension in society. “The new government has been elected and even though its leader obtained the majority of Sinhala Buddhist votes, he is not only the leader for the Sinhala people but also the President of the whole nation. We have always been against Muslim extremism. But we have to provide solutions for the outstanding problems of Muslims. Therefore, we should not create unnecessary problems with regard to this appointment at this juncture,” he added.
North-Western Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil said that he expects to perform his future duties following the guidance and directions of Maha Sangha in the area.
