President insists no threat to national security

President Anura Kumara Disanayake insisted on Sunday that there was no threat to the national security in Sri Lanka.

The President visited the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, where he paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic and received blessings.

During his visit, he also went to the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and met with the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter, the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero.

He inquired about his well-being and engaged in a brief discussion. On this occasion, the Malwathu Maha Nayaka Thero, along with the Sangha, chanted Seth Pirith and bestowed blessings upon the President.

Subsequently, the President visited the Asgiri Maha Viharaya and met with the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, and received his blessings.?He also engaged in a brief discussion with the Most Venerable Thero. The Anunayaka Theras of the Asgiri Chapter, along with other senior monks of the Karaka Sangha Sabha, were present on this occasion.

Thereafter, while addressing the media, the President stated that arrangements are being made to hold a special Dalada exhibition for the general public after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

In response to a question from journalists, the President stated that there is no threat to the national security in the country.

“Although conflicts may arise among underworld groups, they do not pose a threat to the safety of the general public. The current government is taking action to completely dismantle the underworld, which has grown under political protection in the past,” the President added.

The President also stated that the Government expects the Provincial Council elections to be held as soon as possible. He clarified that there are no legal obstacles for the Election Commission to conduct the elections and that the government has allocated the necessary funds for this purpose.

The President also expressed confidence that the Election Commission will promptly set a date for the elections. (Colombo Gazette)