The Chief Prelates of the Tri-Nikayas have advised the public to refrain from taking part in violence and instead to engage in their day-to-day activities as usual.
Issuing a statement, the Chief Prelates called on the people to establish a peaceful enviornment in order to celebrate the Vesak festival in a peaceful manner.
The statement goes on to note that acts of diruptive violence disregards the hope for justice in the hearts of the Easter Sunday attack victims.
"Outbursts of violence could be caused owing to the failure to take the right decision at the appropriate time," the Chief Prelates said.
They also lamented by saying that they have issued this statement to remind certain officials who had ignored their teachings during previous occassions.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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