President Maithripala Sirisena has urged politicians to refrain from making extremist statements to divide the country and garner votes at the forthcoming elections.
Addressing an event in Mullaitivu on Saturday, the President cautioned that making extremist remarks would pave the way for a 'Muslim Prabhakaran' in the country.
"Several politicians are making various (extremist) remarks targetting the upcoming elections. This shouldn't be done," Mr. Sirisena said during the 'Let's unite for our country' programme in Mullaitivu.
President Sirisena pointed out that the biggest setback for the country since the Easter Sunday carnage were the divisions being created in the country.
"The terrorists who not only wanted to destroy the lives of the people, but to also divide the country, have succeeded in their motive," he lamented.
Mr. Sirisena observed that this had happened since politicians have already begun to divide the country. "The aim of the terrorists must not be fulfilled," he emphasised.
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.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to change the wording “exceeding six years” in paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution to “exceeding five years” with reference to the President’s tenure.
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