{"id":81805,"date":"2023-04-25T00:45:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T04:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=81805"},"modified":"2023-04-25T19:59:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T23:59:35","slug":"ancient-hindu-shrine-on-kurunthoor-hill-was-destroyed-by-soldiers-led-by-minister-vidura-wickramanayake-states-jaffna-district-mp-sumanthiran-in-parliamenturges-govt-not-to-continue-in-racist-directi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=81805","title":{"rendered":"Ancient Hindu Shrine on Kurunthoormalai Hill was Destroyed by Soldiers led by Minister Vidura Wickramanayake states Jaffna District MP Sumanthiran in Parliament;Urges Govt not to Continue in Racist Direction"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Excerpts from Speech made in Parliament on 25 April 2023 by Jaffna District TNA Parliamentarian MA Sumanthiran PC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am mentioning this Kurunthoor malai issue and according to the code of conduct I am making a disclosure that I have an interest in that matter, in that I appear for two members of parliament and another former provincial council member in the Supreme court in a fundamental rights application SCFR 186\/202, that is still pending in court. <\/p>\n

Several organisations have made applications for intervention and as result that had got delayed. Now it is fixed for support on the 05th of June in the Supreme Court on top of the list. While that matter is coming for support on top of the list in Supreme court, I have got an invitation from the Archaeology department to say that there is an event that is to take place in that place on the 19th of May 2023 at 2.30 P.M. on the conclusion of excavation and conservation work this area is to be bestowed to the department of Archaeology.<\/p>\n

Now this is an ancient Hindu shrine, that was destroyed by thousands of soldiers, we have pictures, led by Hon. Vidura Wickramanayaka who went in there, broke the trident that the Hindus worship
\nthrew it into the shrubs.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

There is a case pending. When there is a case pending in court it\u2019s a custom, it\u2019s a tradition it\u2019s a done thing for the state to hold its hand.But what are you doing? You are having a ceremony, and you have the gall to invite me for that event. Now what is this?<\/p>\n

Department of archaeology \u2013 the department of archaeology is best understood when one looks at the logo of this department. This is the official logo of the department of Archaeology \u2013 what does it have? It has a Dagoba and a Dharma chakra.- A Dagoba and Dharma Chakra \u2013 its like the ministry of Buddhasasana, why does the department of archaeology have a logo of one religion ? <\/p>\n

That shows,that shows, what this department is protecting. What it is determined to destroy.There was another incident again I have to disclose because I have appeared as their lawyer,yesterday at the Vavuniya Magistrate\u2019s court.<\/p>\n

In Vedukkunaari malai several Hindu worshiping idols were destroyed, the department of archaeology initially tried to prevent worshippers going there two or three years ago, they filed several cases all that was resisted. they couldn\u2019t stop the worshipers.<\/p>\n

So \u201cunidentified persons\u201d in jeeps wearing shorts went and destroyed \u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n

Interruption by Mahinda Amaraweera<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.
\nSo, this is a very serious issue, this is why I have said today is a Harthal. It\u2019s an action of not cooperating with the government. But we will be forced to defy the law as a civil protest \u2013 declare and defy the law, and court arrests and fill your prisons by thousands of people. <\/p>\n

We will not resort to violence. I\u2019ll assure you that. But by non-violence means, we will resist, don\u2019t ever think that we are
\npeople who can be pushed over, who can be trampled upon. We will not stand that\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.
\n.
\nInterruption by Kehaliya Rambukwella\u2026\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am thankful to the two ministers for the intervention and for expressing their concern as well and that we must discuss it. All that I am saying is we have raised this number and number of times. In this house, with the minister \u2013 the minister leads this…. and today this has come to entire two provinces shutting down. And I am telling you with all responsibility we will defy the law next.<\/p>\n

Before it is too late I am asking the two responsible minsters present here today to take this up at the cabinet, to change your direction. Don\u2019t continue in this racist direction this government is traveling at the moment.<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

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(Excerpts from Speech made in Parliament on 25 April 2023 by Jaffna District TNA Parliamentarian MA Sumanthiran PC) I am mentioning this Kurunthoor malai issue and according to the code of conduct I am making a disclosure that I have an interest in that matter, in that I appear for two members of parliament and …<\/p>\n

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