Tamil party fields two Buddhist monks to contest General Election

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Colombo, October 12 (Daily Miror)- Eelam Peoples’ Democratic Party (EPDP), a Tamil party led by former Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, has created history by fielding two Buddhist monks and thus becoming the first Tamil party to field a Buddhist monk.

Buddhist monks Venerable Kiriebbanare Vijitha Thera and Venerable Udawalawe Jinasiri Thera will represent EPDP from the Colombo District

“I decided to contest the General Election from EPDP led by former Minister Douglas Devananda in order to bring about national reconciliation. Our sole effort is to bring in national reconciliation, and we do not go after positions. We want to build one Sri Lankan nation,” Venerable Vijitha Thera told the media after handing over nomination.

The EPDP list in Colombo District represents all these communities namely Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese.

Comments - 18

Wonderful Sri Lanka Saturday, 12 October 2024 12:54 PM

Wow, what a dynamic step forward. The present economic downturn, now at its lowest ebb, is mainly due to the masses being fooled on the grounds of religion and race by power hungry leaders. Hope people will adapt to the changes of this day and age. Diversity is key to development, coupled with the devolution of power. In this way, we could fast-track our economy to greater heights.

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Wonderful Sri Lanka Saturday, 12 October 2024 12:54 PM

Wow, what a dynamic step forward. The present economic downturn, now at its lowest ebb, is mainly due to the masses being fooled on the grounds of religion and race by power hungry leaders. Hope people will adapt to the changes of this day and age. Diversity is key to development, coupled with the devolution of power. In this way, we could fast-track our economy to greater heights.

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Rip Winkle Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:28 PM

A new definition to the word 'hybrid'.

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Joshua Saturday, 12 October 2024 01:39 PM

Devanagari will be chased away from history in the election. Did hardly anything for the fishermen. Just talk no action

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Nathan Saturday, 12 October 2024 02:01 PM

Memories are always fresh in minds.

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Tissa Fernando Saturday, 12 October 2024 02:18 PM

But the name of the party still carries Eelam which is the independent state for Tamils. Why not this concept is taken off altogether. Why identify as a Tamil party?

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joshua Saturday, 12 October 2024 10:27 PM

Tissa, is still living in stone age. Is NPP hurting you??

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WHT NOT HAVE ADDED A PRIEST OR PASTOR!! SORRY NO CHANCE THEY ARE ALL PRAYING WITH THEIR CONGREGATIONS AND THOSE AROND THE WORLD FOR A 2ND MIRACLE Sunday, 13 October 2024 08:18 PM

NO JOSHUA, HE SIMPLY REFUSES TO ADMIT AND COPE WITH THE LOSS OF HIS SUPPORTING PARTY AND ENVIOUS OF ANURA AND HIS PROGRESS TO DATE.

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Janaka Saturday, 12 October 2024 02:51 PM

A waste of time. Religious and racial politics have been swept aside together with its champions.

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Krish Saturday, 12 October 2024 02:57 PM

I would say don't vote for a single party that is trying to make the race and religion card. Keep the religion out of politics. Religion with politics never ends well for anyone.

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BBM Saturday, 12 October 2024 03:06 PM

Political gamers and beasts appear in many deceptive ways. Will this actually support or upset a broader, viable plan for national reconciliation and power devolution with integrity?

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Dorathi Mamma Saturday, 12 October 2024 07:31 PM

Everyone has their own drama, its okay not wanting position to do good, however none knows even what good you both have done so far

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Asoka Saturday, 12 October 2024 09:25 PM

Wow. What a fantastic gesture. That’s what we need to see.

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Jude Saturday, 12 October 2024 09:45 PM

Tamil party running out of candidates , ironic Huh!!???

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Poddy Saturday, 12 October 2024 10:43 PM

Just to draw some sinhala votes for their national list

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FredSnR Sunday, 13 October 2024 05:29 AM

For the sake of the country should find another way pf protesting.Religion and politics won't mix could lead to more conflict. Seen globally.If they are serious should give up one for the other.

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Perera Monday, 14 October 2024 05:10 AM

Names of parties denoting any religion, race or separatism must be banned.

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John Fernando Monday, 14 October 2024 08:43 AM

Haha, what a joke, EPDP devananda knew that he’s gonna bite the dust and he tried very hard to join AKD but they throw him away ( AKD very clear on who are real thieves and opportunists ) now trying to gamble with monks , lol what a loser, he trying very hard to grab one seat for himself. Only AKD can rescue North East and upcountry people from leeches of EPDP Devananda gang and Thondaman Family Corporation.

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