NPC resolution prohibiting Buddhist temples has no legal value: Wijeyadasa

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The resolution approved by the Northern Provincial Council prohibiting the construction of Buddhist temples in the North will have no legal value, Buddha Sasana and Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe told Parliament today while taking part in the committee stage debate on the Budget.

He told Parliament that there were no constitutional provisions for provincial councils to introduce such resolutions and that the government would in no way accept such a resolution.

The minister said an amended Buddhist Temporalities Act and the Theravada Kathikawath Bill will be presented to Parliament soon after discussions with the relevant stakeholders. (Yohan Perera)

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kamal Thursday, 08 December 2016 02:26 PM

Buddha was the innocent person ever lived in this universe. Becoming against Buddha is criminal. You should have back born to tell don't tell like that Buddha is innocent than you all.

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channa Thursday, 08 December 2016 02:36 PM

Well done Yahapalanaya. more to come

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Jdawg Thursday, 08 December 2016 02:52 PM

How stupid can it be to have resolution approved by the Northern Provincial Council prohibiting the construction of Buddhist temples in the North. There are Hindu temple all over the island and same should go to Buddhist temples. Get over with this crap and move on people. Dont play the dirty politics into culture.

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mm Thursday, 08 December 2016 03:25 PM

would they like if people banned kovils being built in other areas by such acts one is asking for trouble via DM iOS App

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vithura Thursday, 08 December 2016 03:44 PM

This what happens when the state interferes in areas of spirituality or religion, a consequence of post independence republican constitutions that were thrust unilaterally in favour of one section of the country's populace. Favouritism always result in bigotry which then generates chaos.

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ram Thursday, 08 December 2016 03:45 PM

I think hon. minister has misunderstand the subject..Any body can build their religious place, but should be only for the living of the same religious people, not for someone who live in far places.

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Henry Thursday, 08 December 2016 05:02 PM

Then how come Katharagama to exist?

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nick Thursday, 08 December 2016 05:49 PM

seriously doubting his ability of been a justice minister no surprise we always vote for those unqualified via DM Android App

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jena Friday, 09 December 2016 06:06 AM

90% of the kataragama visits are by Sinhalese.. but in North, build a budhist temple, if there is a need.. Jaffna itself has many for the very small population of budhists living there,, Why new, unless you have other ideas?

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faizal Friday, 09 December 2016 08:37 AM

we are with you Hon.minister. carry on regardless.never worry about spratts. via DM Android App

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SpaceCab Friday, 09 December 2016 10:22 AM

Ehm, Buddhists all over the island go to Hindu temples as well not the other way around

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Sangaralingham Friday, 09 December 2016 10:22 AM

Not a good idea. Religion should be open to all. However it should not be a place social or hate evil propaganda. Respect decency charity chivalry must be observed in all places of worship. Education guidance of life to all of us for peace unity taught

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