Wigneswaran insists he is not against Sinhalese

05 Oct, 2015

Northern Province Chief Minister C V Wigneswaran insists he is not against the Sinhalese community. Wigneswaran said this when he spoke at the?inauguration ceremony of the National Program for Local Food Production, held in Iranamadu today.

He said that he believes it is important to ensure unity prevails among all communities in the country.

Wigneswaran said that he has a lot of faith in President Maithripala Sirisena and his vision for the country.

The Northern Province Chief Minister said he prays that President Maithripala Sirisena will be able to ensure the country is prosperous and stable.?(Colombo Gazette)

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