Bodu Bala Sena has launched an online campaign against Burqa and Niqab. “Ban of face covering cloths”, the BBS CEO Dilanthe Withanage posted in his Facebook. He also posted the official web link of the Government of Netherlands decision to ban clothing that covers the face, which says; “The government has reaffirmed the decision to introduce a general ban on wearing clothing that covers the face in public. It believes that people need to be able to look each other in the eye and interact with recognisable faces. Open communication is vital in public places. Wearing clothing that covers the face is not appropriate in an open society like the Netherlands, where participation in social intercourse is crucial.”
Meanwhile an online petition also launched urging Secretary to the Ministry of Defence to ban the Burqa and Niqab in Sri Lanka. The petitioners says;
The Secretary of Defence Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksha: Ban the Burqa and Niqab in Sri Lanka
We believe that the government should Ban the Burka.
It’s a threat to national security
This is still officially a buddhist country and it should not go out of its way to appease foreign ideologies. This isn’t even just a religious symbol, considering some islamic countries have bans
It is a symbol of oppression of women in foreign countries
We call on the government to Ban the Burka immediately.
Buddhist Taliban / July 9, 2013
Ban poya days.
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Dinuk / July 9, 2013
Yes let’s ban poya days. The SL economy is crashing and too many days are lost on Poya holiday – 12 days a year. Sri Lanka cannot afford to have so many holidays – it is not economically viable or rational.
The Burqua should be banned because it is unjust to force women to cover themselves in a hot and HUMID country which can cause skin and other disease. The Burqua should be banned to save Muslim women from oversexed Muslim Men> Muslim men who because they cannont control THEMseves – force women to cover their bodies. Why should Muslim women cover themselves because Muslim men cannot control their lust and sexual groping?! Blood joke!
Muslim women are being forced to cover themselves in a hot tropical country which can cause many skin diseases because Muslim men do NOT trust their own Muslim brothers – to not to sexually harass their own (Muslim) women.. What a convoluted JOKE this is!
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Nabil / July 9, 2013
Mr. Dinuk,
Why don’t you stop dead in you tracks and ask yourself what Muslim women think! Have any of you ever considered if Muslim women want to expose themselves so that all men can lust over them?
Also why only Muslim dresses? Why not other religions? Why stop with religion why not stop western attire altogether?
Lets List all the things that we ought to ban
01. Cheewaraya- Safron robes are an eye sore.
02. Burqah/ Nikab- Scary/frightening
03. Pants- Reminds us of colonialism
04. Shalwar/Kamis- North Indian
05. Saree- Indian- who wants to follow India
06. Sarong- Indian
07- Reddai hettei- Kerala/Indian
We are left with the Amude.
Viva La Lanka
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Native Vedda / July 9, 2013
Nabil
“We are left with the Amude.”
Back to basic.
Congratulations for reinventing wheel.
Make sure you don’t steal our designs.
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Florance / July 10, 2013
Patent pending, Gucci could win the bid.
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Native Vedda / July 10, 2013
Florance
“Patent pending, Gucci could win the bid.”
Sorry our designs are not for sale.
Remember Armani showed interest in our designs but the best they could do was Emporio Armani G-strings.
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Jayantha / July 11, 2013
How about Victoria’s Secret…..Yummi.
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Ricardo / July 10, 2013
My Dear Haniff Mohamed & Nabil..
Please forgive me for not to come and see you and tell the story infront of your face as thesedays you guys are fasting and [Edited out]. Please forgive me for that ok. and i would like to ask, need you to clarify few things.
1. when you guys eating.. why there is a fizzy sounds comin out from your guys mouth ” its like CHAW CHAW” lol
2. why you guys licking your fingers after having meals. ( Dont you feel odd when you doing it if you are so called decent guy
3. i have around 20 muslim friends and [Edited out].
Can you please explain if you love your allah.. god promise ill tell you more story about your so called willpower. since im a catholic guy.. i dont worry to say that and i have guts to say.. our family are perfect and living peacfully without having dirty piggy mind like you guys..
Ramadan Kareem to all my muslim guys..
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Indexer / July 10, 2013
It seems you are overjoyed with the finger licking goodness, why dont you try a hip hop with your orifice in one of the lubricated digits?
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Alan / July 11, 2013
@ Ricardo,
We know your catholic faith very well. we know about your church inside also very well. Ask your self…you will get an answer.
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Im a Muslim and i have only [Edited out] / July 10, 2013
hak hak hak hak hak.
this is a sihala country
no shariya dude.
this is for you r own benifit.
1) to prevent muslim woman form getting un recognized by their husbands since they are covered.
2) hot whather
3) skin issues
4) to get to know some muslim beauties
5) to date some muslim woman
6) to create ethinic harmony
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Jim softy / July 10, 2013
Part of a news report.
” Whether they admit it or not, virtually all Westerners hate the niqab and burka for the anti-democratic ideology and misogynistic gender relations they signify. Many are increasingly willing to say so.
Why does political correctness fall away when it comes to the niqab? Because other Islamist inroads, like shariah banking, happen offstage, so to speak. They are not “seen” by the public. But the niqab is open to the collective public gaze. Individuals responding to their own discomfort observe that discomfort mirrored in other people’s faces, which in turn emboldens them to protest. Politicians know grassroots support when they see it and several Western leaders have seized the moment for legislating partial or full niqab bans.
Parallel to the parliamentary efforts now advancing in France and Belgium, Quebec recently tabled a new law, Bill 94, which will ban the niqab — or any face cover–when extending and receiving public services in such institutions as courts, hospitals, schools and licensing bureaus. “
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sarojini / July 9, 2013
Ruwan Ariyaratne need to be educated . The Burka is banned in France . Do all these comments applicable to France as well ??
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Nabil / July 10, 2013
Sorry Leela, what is banned is religious symbolism in Schools. Can they ban Helmets that cover the face fully.
Many women have filed cases against the ban and won. So the ban is work in progress!
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Anaise Nin / July 10, 2013
SaRogini, in France the matter is pending for Bukra.
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Muliyawaikkal / July 9, 2013
Ban Ramazan too!
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Saparamadu / July 10, 2013
What does this fool mean by ‘ban Poya days’? This Buddhist country has Muslim, Hindu & Christian holidays, perhaps they should be banned?
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Native Vedda / July 13, 2013
Saparamadu
“This Buddhist country has Muslim, Hindu & Christian holidays, perhaps they should be banned?”
This not a Buddhist country but a Sinhala/Buddhist one.
Banning Sinhala/Buddhism is a religious duty of every Buddhist.
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Im a Muslim and i have only [Edited out] / July 10, 2013
Baby this is a sinhala country. we only have 2/3. do you want the rest of it get cut ???
Besides this is for the betterment of Muslims.
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Lion / July 9, 2013
This is a good move any rouge can move any where with this cloth.Ban it immediately.
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shankar / July 9, 2013
Lion,i was also thinking like you because what if prabha is still alive as claimed by some and starts to walk around with burqa and niqab.Anyone will think this is a short fat muslim woman and he has a squeaky voice too.Even if this is not banned security forces should be allowed to do some spot checks once in a way by putting their hands underneath and checking whether any ding dongs are there.If prabha sees this happening he will think twice about walking around brazenly in burqa and niqab.
Gota and his bodu balukukkas must be mainly worried about prabha because he had about 10 body doubles and they may have just found one of them planted to deceive them.Pottu’s body also never found.Prabha and pottu are like a gay couple always together.I wonder whether that death certificate has been given at last to india for rajiv case?
I was reading the Foreign Report.com an excerpt is given below
[Sri Lanka: Former rebel speaks of uneasy peace
Posted by Jyoti Mansukhani on Tuesday, 8th January, 2013
“Prabhakaran is not dead!” exclaims Aarvar, with sheer confidence.
Aarav explains that Prabhakaran is probably hiding somewhere, either in Singapore or UK. He claims that Sri Lankan officials have yet to produce the LTTE leader’s death certificate, which proves that Prabhakaran is still alive.]
So until the death certificate is given india we can have a temporary ban on the burqa and niqab,lest every time some paranoid sinhalese see a short fat muslim woman covered from head to toe walks towards them,start becoming uneasy that prabha is coming towards them.
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Native Vedda / July 9, 2013
shankar
I see murder, rage,… in BBS thugs’eyes and their ugly faces (a product of evil thoughts, words and actions, not the skin deep).
In fact they should be ordered to wear Burqa by presidential decree. We can’t tolerate their faces anymore.
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paul / July 10, 2013
@ Shankar – “security forces should be allowed to do some spot checks once in a way by putting their hands underneath and checking whether any ding dongs are there” This shows what a twisted mentality you have…
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shankar / July 10, 2013
paul,twisted or not,just imagine prabhaharans face when hands are clasped firmly on his ding dong.It will beat that body doubles facial expression when he was shot probably by prabha himself.
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Jamal / July 9, 2013
It will be interesting to examine from any records available how many rogues have used this disguise. To enact law for what might happen in the background of “Religious Discrimination” smacks of racism. If there is a genuine problem in the future then the problem can be resolved by discussion and mutual agreement instead of the barbaric solution suggested.
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Muliyawaikkal / July 9, 2013
Many.
e.g. Osama Bin Laden’s wives.
e.g. Black widow suicide bombers in Chechnya
e.g. Hamas suicide bombers in Israel
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CKPrahalad / July 9, 2013
are you crazy mate…does any suicide bomber will emerge with an identification as burka…think LTTE disguised as a pregnant women to kill Gen Sarath Fonseka…
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Dimbakoshaya / July 10, 2013
Now you stirred of a new wave of insecurity to the rednecks. BBS will demand that all pregnant women to be banned of pregnancy.
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Native Vedda / July 9, 2013
Lion
“This is a good move any rouge can move any where with this cloth.Ban it immediately.”
The rogues in this island need no Burqa, they are happy and thriving shamelessly without it.
If anything men should be wearing Burqa to cover their ugly faces, product of their bad thoughts, words and actions.
Given that the men are capable of heinous crimes against women all women should wear Burqa to protect them from their men folks.
In fact one more layer of clothe could protect them from their potential rapists, including their husbands and fathers.
I support wearing Burqa. I support forcing the men to wear Burqa to cover their ugly faces.
I support the banning of thugs wearing saffron robe and admiring beautiful women in public.
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Napthalene / July 10, 2013
The saffron thugs should be sprayed in blue dye to become green and environmental friendly.
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Rajo / July 9, 2013
Also ban the face masks of devil dancers in all perahara processions also face cover of the kapurala carrying the dola etc., etc., etc
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Awul Faeces / July 10, 2013
Ban the yaka-faces hanging in the households. Ban Bakamunas sold in Wesak days.
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AYMAN / July 9, 2013
JUST IMAGINE GALABODAWATTE BOTTOMLESS.
WHAT ABOUT THE CRIMINALS IN SAFFRON ROBES,PROTECTED BY “OFFENCE SECRETARY” ?
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mike / July 10, 2013
Our “Offence Secretary” is also the Chief of Balu Bala Sena Group of Companies.
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Rajo / July 9, 2013
Gautama Siddartha (c. 563–479 BC), the prince from present day Nepal who became the Buddha, ‘the Enlightened One,’ required his followers to isolate themselves from worldly life. The saffron robe worn by Buddhist monks was a badge which showed ordinary society that they had elected to leave its toils; the colour of this garment was the same as that used to dress condemned men on the day of execution.
Now you know what you are following for last 2500yrs.
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ydes / July 11, 2013
Gauthama Buddha never required his followers to isolate themselves from worldly life.Ordained monks only were required to do so.Saffron was the colour of robes worn by most religious figures of that age and even now-hindu,jain etc-nothing to do with condemned men!
“Now you know what you are following for last 2500yrs.”- Rather NOW YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID NOT KNOW!
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March / July 13, 2013
The innocent Guantanamo inmates too wear orange scrubs.
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Amarasiri / July 9, 2013
Lion,
Are you the Mythological Lion of Monk Mahanama? Are you the grandfather of Vijaya? Just Curious. Did you check your DNA?
Clothing Issues:
1. What does the Constitution say about the fundamental right of the people to wear clothes? Not to wear clothes?
2. Can a non-elected administrator, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Unilaterally ban a particular type of clothing?
3. What powers does the constitution give to administrators, as opposed to the parliament?
4. Even if the state tries to implement a selective dress code, can it be challenged in the courts?
Anyway, we all know what is behind this all, Sinhala Buddhist Racism, the curse of Lanka, with no proof of Nirvana, Nibbana and Rebirth,
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Prowly Pounce / July 10, 2013
The word “Nirvana” does truly mean ‘complete nudeness’ to show-off the bells in the public.
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Mohamed Marzook / July 9, 2013
How many thieves have done robbing covering them with Hijab? Not a single. But are there not several crimes committed by those wearing the Saffron Robe?
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Mr Retort / July 10, 2013
Quite so
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Ben Hurling / July 10, 2013
Burqa, Hijab & Niqab or anything else are fine. If it is free will of the woman or girl concerened. Religious freedom.
However, reality is very different in many Muslim domianted nations. Women and girls are forced into it. By social pressure and at times cruel vioelnce. There by restricting women’s role in progress of society. Often connservative uneducated (and educated) Muslim men enforce these things with a vengence on women.
That has to be banned. That is the real problem with Burqa, Hijab & Niqab.
PS: BBS has entirely different motivation in this debate.
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ydes / July 11, 2013
hundreds of criminals have worn very similar masks all over the world – obviously they were not necessarily called by the same name everywhere.
The question is the difficulty to identify the person e.g at border control or in public disorder etc.Wonder how it is done in the middle east?
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Wades / July 13, 2013
It’s tme to ban a list of similar products from the market: Face covered helmets, Cold Face mask, Surgical masks, Pakamunas, Crafted RiRiYaka masks etc.
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ydes / July 11, 2013
hundreds of criminals have worn very similar masks all over the world – obviously they were not necessarily called by the same name everywhere.
The question is the difficulty to identify the person e.g at border control or in public disorder etc.Wonder how it is done in the middle east
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ydes / July 11, 2013
hundreds of criminals have worn very similar masks all over the world – obviously they were not necessarily called by the same name everywhere.
The question is the difficulty to identify the person e.g at border control or in public disorder etc.Wonder how it is done in the middle east?ffron robesIn a country where saffron robes are respected unfortunately any criminal/coward like Somarama et al can come in saffron robes!Especially for Norwegian Kronas!
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[Edited out] veda / July 11, 2013
Go and live in a Muslim country. Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country. Shut up and do as you are ordered to do.
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Native Vedda / July 11, 2013
[Edited out] veda
“Go and live in a Muslim country.”
Why don’t you go and live in a Buddhist country?
“Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country.”
Could you tell us the exact date on which Sri Lanka became a Buddhist country?
The last time I checked, it was still a Sinhala/Buddhist country.
“Shut up and do as you are ordered to do.”
My people are not ordering you however we are politely asking you to go back to your ancestral land, Venga in Lata land, probably it is part of the present day Bihar.
How soon can you leave?
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Lasantha Abeywickrema / July 11, 2013
Punnakku kattafiya, the finger is your limit, cork yourself.
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paul / July 10, 2013
@ Lion – The biggest rogues are going about their thieving, murdering and raping while wearing the white shirt and sarong and being protected by VVIP security!
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Wehrmacht / July 10, 2013
Blankets, bedsheets, sarees, redda, national flags and underskirts will come under scruitiny to secure National Security and BBS’s cryptid elements.
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Anura / July 9, 2013
Women in Netherlands like countries demand that women should be allowed to be topless in public like the privilege men have to go without a shirt. We should ask Gota to implement this as well.
Anura
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ravi / July 9, 2013
well said anura tats the best comment i have heard from a long time..
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Andre / July 9, 2013
These are paradoxical statements by GR or anyone.
They seem to be not serious with reinforcements of law and order to protect the nation, but for the security reasons, only to focus on banning -Burqa und Niqub- is what I really dont understand.
Why not they are serious with -Sine quo non – which non other than the re enforcement of law and order… ?????????????????????????
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Andre / July 9, 2013
Gota the idiot, who should open his mouth looking at the manner that the lanken courts held crime investigations recently. Average would not see them as fairly conduct ones… after all the case related to Duminda, Mervin and the others. Keeping his blooding mouth shut while ignoring such grave issues, but focusing on islamic costumes instead is unbelievable.
Besides, the most hatred of the sinhale factions – BBS carry on all kind of brutalities.. being in robes… but why the most powerful idiot like Gotta to stay calm and quiet towards those issues are … is the questions that many would raise…. many not in stupid corners of the country, but at least in urban areas where people are trained to think deep…
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Muliyawaikkal / July 9, 2013
Start with your family Anura. Lead by example.
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Anura / July 9, 2013
If you get the permission from your God Gota , then I’ll consider
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
I don’t think Gota will do it.
Mervin Silva is married to a Muslim lady so he will not allow it.
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CKPrahalad / July 9, 2013
well said Anura…you can’t think one way…Sri Lanka is not Netherlands…
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Tony Montana / July 12, 2013
Sri lanka is not like Netherlands but is like Island of apes and thugs .
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Jayantha / July 11, 2013
In England London they even have natural Bike rides.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XEI0Ru40S4
And we have our Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple, Churches, kovils and Mosques there.
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Safa / July 9, 2013
BBS the new saviour of Muslim Women? DW wants to look at our women in the eye? What else?
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Buddhist Taliban / July 9, 2013
beef banned
halal banned
what next? ban churches and kovils?
rename SL as the Racist Republic of Buddhistan !
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
Promote ham, bacon and salami!
Yum yum.
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Jayantha / July 13, 2013
Get ready for Rajapakse BBS Proxy Sinhala Buddhist Sharia Law.
Get ready to eat Grass, Polkudu and start wearing Amude while Rajapakses and BBS having fun at Casinos gambling and drinking Wisky and having fun at Imported Brothel houses and Massage parlours.
There is enough Black money going around.
See how a lone woman fighting for her rights….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoSevo-tU5A
It’s time to wake up and fight for our rights with the help of 5 Billion international Christian, Muslim and Hindu community.
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beth / July 9, 2013
We Muslims are aware. That ssince its boring. To be peaceful attacking Muslims.in every possible way is your goal which will ultimately lead to burning.raiding and what not.our faith strengthen s and.we Muslims in srilanka wont demean ourselves to that behaviour although you class that Muslims are the worst.
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Point of View / July 9, 2013
You dont sound like a ‘tip cut’ but as some swallowed your balls !
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alex / July 9, 2013
This is a very good move but should not come from an extremist group which gives the wrong message. All countries should ban the burka and the niqab for sake of a progressive society.
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kayal / July 9, 2013
Alex, the so called progressive society have allowed the Gay and Lesbian marriages. Do you like this for your family members.
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kp / July 9, 2013
ah yes, another homophobe. Lanka seems to have it all now…
You know, kayal, in normal “sri lankan traditions”, homosexuality is dealt with like everything else in this country- ignore it, put a temporary solution, and then turn around and hope the issue goes away. You should see the amount of suffering and problems caused by our so-called “society” forcing homosexuals to enter heterosexual marriages.
If someone is a homosexual, let him/her marry a person of their choice. After all, you don’t see the homosexuals coming and telling YOU who to marry…
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kayal / July 9, 2013
kp, but BBS wants heterosexual marriages since number of Sinhala Buddhists are going down in Lanka in comparison to muslims according to them. If you support for homosexuality how you will achieve this ?
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Mr Retort / July 10, 2013
BBS wants poly gamy to increase the numbers.
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kayal / July 11, 2013
Beating around the bush!
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
Legalize gay marriages only for Muslims.
Problem solved!
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kayal / July 11, 2013
Problem solved for whom ?
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Niker Nike / July 14, 2013
and you can [Edited out]
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kp / July 12, 2013
so your solution is to force homosexual people into heterosexual marriages simply to achieve some kind of racial superiority, regardless of the massive social repercussions such moves have?
does anyone hear the Nazis at the door?
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Swashstick / July 14, 2013
The Natzis incinerated them the very right thing Hitler has done what no other timid european leaders could.
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Capillary / July 10, 2013
Hillary approved the bill, and waiting towards her ascension.
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Ridzy / July 9, 2013
For the sake of progressive society? A progressive society is marked by an allowance of freedom, Freedom to dress how they want to, to say what they want to and what not. I don’t agree with the burqa too but if what we are trying to be is a tolerant and an open minded country, freedom must be encouraged.
And also, if the absence of clothing marks progression, the veddas must be right up there running our economy right?
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Kamal / July 10, 2013
Most of the comments are not serious and out of context. You claim that burka and niqab should be banned for the sake of progressive society is another such statement.
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bin Laden from Hell / July 9, 2013
Great !! Yes this is what we were waiting for !! Hail GOta. No special laws for Muslims. besides we have to make them social for their own benifit.
Good move and I just signed the pettition
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Tsunami Hora / July 9, 2013
Leela is again jumping up and down. Gota will have to sail along with his ganu pahe ghanasatan.
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PEACELOVER.. / July 9, 2013
THE REAL BUDHIST BIKKU AND THEIR LIFE ……..JUST WATCH SOME MINTSU.. THEN YOU WILL REALIZE THE DIFFRENT BETWEEN OUR SRI LANKAN KAAVI BILLAS WHO ARE NOW BECAME POLITICIANS GOING IN AC VEHICLE, HAVING LUXURIOUS FOOD , HAVING KASIPPU AND MOLESTERING GIRLS ……AND OTHER BIKKUS ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-f-2uG-kI
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gonbella / July 9, 2013
It makes me laugh – what is good for The Netherlands must be good for Sri Lanka too.
Netherlands have strong laws against racial vilification and Sri Lanka does not.
In Sri Lanka we have the continuing legacy of the white vans and The Netherlands do not.
In Sri Lanka we have a nepotistic government and Netherlands do not.
Netherlands have a free press and Sri Lanka has no press freedom.
In Sri Lanka saffron robed monks can lead hordes of brutal mobs to destroy property and places of worship and in the Netherlands they are are not allowed.
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/video-the-fascist-monks-of-sri-lanka-part-2/
The police in Netherlands do not torture suspects but in Sri Lanka we do.
In Sri Lanka lawyers, doctors, police and the judiciary can collude to allow murder suspects to live life for the full and in the Netherlands they do not.
https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/photographic-evidence-of-r-duminda-silva-syndrome-remembers-soma-well/
For the Sri Lankan banning the Burka is more important than changing above.
“Jayaweva Silly Lanka”
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Patiya / July 10, 2013
Bloody good Gonbella.
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
Bangawewa Silly Saudi!
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Marvell / July 14, 2013
What happened to the Sinhala happy to go word “Saudiya Puramu”, you filled the Saudi in millions in service while boosting the revenue while calling bangawewa.
John Donne was always correct in his wits saying “And when he hath the kernel eat, Who doth not fling away the shell?”.
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
It is not Gonibilla.
The correct word to describe them is Yonibilla.
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Knight Templer / July 9, 2013
@ Lion are you trying to be a Comedian ? trying to amuse the readers of CT?
Why do rogues need to cover their faces ? when High ranking rime prevention officers are openly involved in Murder and robbing …
Do not be surprised with a country now we live in that has gone down the gutters may bring upon a situation in the future to eat your own words and may be you may end up locking your mothers,daughters and wife even your archie to protect them from the many perverts growing in numbers ,do you only read attacks on Muslims and not keep up with the rest of the happenings in Silly lanka?
Is a dress of extra modesty a crime? or perverts are annoyed that they can now more scan beautiful faces to plan their rapes?
This is a free country and clothing is ones own personal freedom of choice and nothing to do with religion, culture or anybody’s business, first hang high the crook and murders who commit crimes openly with no masks , before you start melding with people who are using whatever means they can to protect themselves from these perverts.
However what I see here is history reaping itself, some of you guys sold your mother country to the Portuguese,Dutch ,English and now you want to repeat it again I guess , next time whoever is behind you guys will ask you to send your women in G strings in public,,, wait till the casinos start and you will pay a bitter price ,you cowards you have no back borne to stop dirty entertainment like Casinos that will bring in enough crime that murder will become a every day morning news , a petty like the first cup of tea,, what you guys will do for petty few dollars is unthinkable and the venom that is so integral in some of you guys is so shameful that you would rather see the country robbed day and night ,women raped, people suffer from poverty ,country sold out to mafias and dangerous cartels ,who promote abductions ,Human trafficking for forced prostitution, drugs &Arms trafficking Loans shark operations and ultimate destruction of our preserved honorable culture.
No some of you guys have your brains located in the wrong place , you will not mind all this as long as the minorities are oppressed…Period that is the truth.
Sri Lank will one day cry tears of Blood. for the action of some stupid citizens ,I assure you.
your car ,your petrol go ahead and set it on flames.
Hip hip hurray.
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Kamal / July 9, 2013
Very true, it’s the little things they pick on, completely ignoring the big picture. It reminds me of famous Singhala proverb about “kawum”
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Marwan / July 9, 2013
Great stuff, give it to em where it hurts them the most. Shallow thinkers. Living for today, as if there is no tomorrow. Even the half baked rogue monks are playing truant, and very soon will lay claim to the countries leadership. Already they are in disarray and claiming thugs and underworld imposters are on the loose. They cannot even identify friend from foe. Their clan will soon be like the pied piper who played the flute and made all the mesmerized rats to follow them to their fate and drowned.
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Muliyawaikkal / July 11, 2013
Balaklava = burqa!
That is why thieves cover their faces.
Ever heard of faceless people?
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Native Vedda / July 11, 2013
Muliyawaikkal
“Ever heard of faceless people?”
Those who man the bureaucracy in Sri Lanka.
However they are known as faceless little people behind the desks.
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mahela / July 11, 2013
Great comment. It reminds me the Famous Sinhala stories of How “Andarae ate sugar” and Famous “How Mahadena Mutta saved cow’s head”
The ever born Frogs do not want to know what is happening around the world, while cutting someone else’s suit according to their own body shape will serve nobody.
What the country need is a strong Disciplined man who could kick out all these leeches and parasites, thieves and drug dealers, Cheaters and liars.
Until we get rid of all these Parasites, cheaters,thieves and liars country will never flourish.
Rata Kapothi Karappala.
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Amarasiri / July 9, 2013
Turkey 1923.
Kamel Ataturk.
Face should not be covered.
It appears that the Quran does Not require covering the face, requires to dress modestly. So, topless, not allowed.
The Wahhabis and Taliban-Deobandi have taken it to the extreme to impose their tribal customs, like in Wahhabi Saudi Arabia, to show the Mullah Hegemony. We have Buddhist Monk Hegemony in Lanka,
In Wahhabi Arabia, Women can’t drive. However, in 7th century, there were no cars and bikes. However, women rode the camels.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hijab
“Hijab” or “ḥijāb” (/hɪˈdʒɑːb/, /hɪˈdʒæb/, /ˈhɪ.dʒæb/ or /hɛˈdʒɑːb/;[1][2][3][4] Arabic: حجاب, pronounced [ħiˈdʒæːb] ~ [ħiˈɡæːb]) is a veil which covers the head which is particularly worn by a Muslim female beyond the age of puberty in the presence of non-mahram (non-related) adult males. It can further refer to any head, face, or body covering worn by Muslim women or men that conforms to a certain standard of modesty. It not only refers to the physical body covering, but also embodies a metaphysical dimension, where al-hijab refers to “the veil which separates man or the world from God”.[5] Hijab can also be used to refer to the seclusion of women from men in the public sphere. Most often, it is worn by Muslim women as a symbol of modesty, privacy, and morality. According to the Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World, modesty in the Qur’an concerns both men’s and women’s gaze, gait, garments, and genitalia.”[6] Although the Qur’an stresses modesty, it does not specifically require women to keep their heads or faces covered. In fact, the Qur’an never explicitly uses the term hijab in reference to body veiling in any context, instead utilizing the words khimār (خمار) and jilbāb (جلباب), not hijab. Hijab or Hejab refers to The Rules of covering up. It never references the specific item or items of clothing used to cover up.
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Jayantha / July 9, 2013
First ban Casino Joints, hi-class brothel houses, night clubs and Kasippu joints in Sri Lanka.
Also our women, specially Sinhala women have to wear Burqa And Niqab in Middle East. Also they have to eat Halal Foods there.
Therefore BBS and Gota should first ban our women, specially Sinhala women going to Middle east to work as house maids.
Europeans don’t send their women to ME to work as house maids.
Also BBS should encourage Gota to close down all our Buddhist Temples in Christian Western countries. There are no Buddhist temples in Middle East.So follow suite.
If do something, do it with some sense. Not silly jokes.
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Citizen / July 9, 2013
Jayantha,
Good suggestion.
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Amir / July 9, 2013
I seriously cant understand whats the problem here. Do these monks prefer bikini wearing chicks over women who are covering their bodies. This is ridiculous. We were born as Sri Lankans and we have the right to practice the religion. this country has gone to the dogs and they are ruling the country now. No one talks about the damage done to the culture by other activities.
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Animal Lover / July 9, 2013
Amir,
“this country has gone to the dogs and they are ruling the country now”
Please don’t insult dogs. They are far above the ruling politicians.
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len / July 9, 2013
Any online petitions by BBS to ban Down Under Fat mans Casino and to demand Gotta to relinquish his US Green Card.
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gamini punchihewa / July 9, 2013
With dangerous mercenaries like bodu bala sena , sinhala ravaya, ravanan balaya and jathika hela urumaya sri lanka doesnt need enemies. they will destory sri lanka and the sinhala buddhist.
quicker they are kicked out better it is for all
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Fernando / July 9, 2013
How about banning casinos, night clubs, alcohol selling bars?
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Goraka / July 9, 2013
That’s too easy, Fernando! Lets stir the pot and create division.
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Tony Montana / July 12, 2013
Your absulutely correct my frend .political thugs ruling the country.
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Kumaran / July 9, 2013
I am not sure what to say. In a way this is right, but doing this out of racism/hatred towards a particular community is wrong.
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ahmad / July 9, 2013
I don’t know why we have to give publicity to every move these jokers make. they just need to be ignored.
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Haniff Mohamed / July 9, 2013
Why only Burqa and Niqab ? any one have right to dress what they wish. Islam is the only religion says how male dress and how female dress. BBS or Rjapaksha regime have no right to order on Muslims dress code. Drunken Gananasara ask their followers to be in nude or topless we have no problem. this drunken Theros like to see their sisters and mothers in nude? but we Muslims have a tradition our religion ask us not only how to dress also how to live. Islam is not mixed religion or it is not a philosophy of a person. Allah says “Lakum deenukum waliyadeen” you fellow you religion we have fellow our religion. let us to do it. we ask the Buddhist to fellow what Buddha says in Pansil.let us to live according to Holy Quran what our Prophet says.
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mohamed rusni / July 10, 2013
well said brother
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Ricardo / July 9, 2013
Mashaallah..This is really important thing to the country like sri lanka. specially we like to see our Muslim sisters living peacefully and liberally without covering all over body. they are human and they like to live in open world. Don’t you feel shame covering all over body from the black clothes in the hot weather..
Dear Muslim sisters. Please sign the petition. Stay free….
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Nabil / July 9, 2013
Ricardo,
Muslim women choose the Nikab. No one forces them to do so. Please don’t assume that just because you perceive the Niqab to restrictive, Muslim women agree with you. I can assure you that Muslim women think it keeps them safe from ogling, and prying eyes. Want proof? Read the Guardian. White Western women who have converted say they feel safer and respected wearing the Niqab.
You guys need to stop pontificating and mind your own business. How Muslim women want to dress is there business.
Can you imagine how puerile you guys are? Why don’t you get into frock from tomorrow. I don’t see any chivalry in our men any more.
There is a nice word for people who poke their noses into women’s affairs and its starts with a “P” :)
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Point of View / July 9, 2013
Muslim sisters ‘liberally without covering all over body’ – can you explain ?
Of course, they are human – and where is this open world you are talking about ?
Why should they feel ashamed for covering their body in black or in white ? They are not naked !
Don’t you feel sorry for the lawyers who are required to wear a black suit in this hot weather ?
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Ricardo / July 13, 2013
Mr. POV,
I’m trying to understand “Why” you ppl didn’t wear this so called UNIFORM before 2012 Dec and why NOW ???
Dont try to be too smart if you cant answer the question my friend ;) i didnt asked about lawyer or anyone. even i didnt talk about your head of religous of peace of shit.. ;)
its proved that you are so called SHITLIM..
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Alan / July 14, 2013
@ Ricardo,
Do u know what is mentioned about dress cord for women in Bible? Do u see the dress of nuns?
have u ever read the bible in ur life? as being a christian (i Assume).
The Quran says women should cover the body except hand and face. That means women wear modesty.
I ashamed on you, as u are being a christian you don’t know about your religion. Go and read the bible from today……….Unless just listening to your catholic preach like BBS.
You are one of the bloody shit christian…….
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lanka / July 9, 2013
Mr Dilan. if you are bringing Netherlands law to sri lanka , why not you agree American policy to sri lanka , law is equal to all nation power should share equally.
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srilankamujahedin / July 9, 2013
Mr.Gotabaya
Ban on Burqa And Niqab Implement 2Pcs for our country sisters…. That is what BBS needed because they want to see our sister in 2Pcs.. If BBS get married. there will be no problem
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Stewart Sloan / July 9, 2013
Muslims have been taking advantage of the religious tolerance of non-Muslim countries for years and demanding that people comply with ‘their’ laws and customs. If they want to adhere to Muslim rules and regulations let them go and live in an Islamic country!
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Nabil / July 9, 2013
Are you on planet earth Stewart? :)
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Stewart Sloan / July 10, 2013
Yes Nabil, I am. And I see the results of Islamic intolerance on non-Muslims every single day. No one, of any race or religion, has to the right to impose their beliefs on anyone else.
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Nabil / July 10, 2013
Well since we are in Sri Lanka and need to keep the discussion in context could we have a few examples of Muslim intolerance of non-Muslims. Please!
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Stewart Sloan / July 11, 2013
Sri Lanka is one of the few countries where the spread of Islam is being held in check. I am grateful for that!
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Nabil / July 11, 2013
Sloan, what can we Muslims say to you. You seem to be leading a rather miserable life not knowing what is bothering you.
You said Islam is intolerant. I asked you for proof in the Sri Lankan context. You dither.
Now you are saying you are grateful that the spread of Islam is in check in Sri Lanka.
Your fear of Islam is unfounded and your reactions are similar to other Islamophobes, who seem not to know why they hate Muslims and yet are willing to make fools of themselves when challenged.
We can only pity folks like you.
Do hate less today! Please. :)
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Lone Warts / July 14, 2013
It’s already spread and overflown. Gratefully check your sauces.
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Alan / July 14, 2013
@ Stewart Sloan,
Quran says forcing anyone to accept Islam is prohibited. So, It’s your choice. Muslims have the responsibility to convey the truth. It’s your choice to learn and decide it. You are free to follow any religion nor not to believe in GOD. No body can not force you to follow.
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Deep Heat / July 11, 2013
Your liniment isn’t that effective.
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Stewart Sloan / July 11, 2013
Did you get your name right? Is it Deep Heat or Deep Throat?
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Semantac / July 14, 2013
…and you gargle with the emmission.
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mafia / July 9, 2013
Let’s get all women to wear bikinis in public, open more casinos and have joyride trips to Norway and eat chicken buriyani in the US. Woo hoo
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modeya / July 9, 2013
Lets get back to the Sigiriya era- women topless / men in amude.
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Alan / July 9, 2013
So, Dr. Dilantha Withanage wanted to do what European (Netherland, Norway,France etc) racist wanted in Sri Lanka. Because they have tried their best in their own countries and failed to implement it. Even the law has been implemented but no body cares about it. So.. it is completely failure in Europe. How much an anti Islamic organizations are active in Europe that much people started converting to Islam….Majority of women have been converted.
If you ban face covering in Sri Lanka, even a single Muslim woman will not face any problem on that….but you attempt to violate human rights (woman rights) in Sri Lanka.
The idea is not bad but it was an old story in Europe and it was unsuccessful. So, Dr. Dilantha think something new as you are an Electronic Engineer who has completed MSc in Georgia (Former USSR). And of cause we will give you fullest support if you do something good for our nation and country. And it has been recorded 20% of children are malnutrition in Sri Lanka. Think about the future about young generation…If you really love your mother land.
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Burt / July 9, 2013
Anura lets take a vote on that. Here in Canada did just that, cops charged her and she fought in court and won.
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mike / July 11, 2013
In Sri Lanka, Chief of Judiciary is Rajapassa, no fighting in court,no win, case closed????
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Lapatiya / July 9, 2013
Actually I do agree with Lion, that we should ban Burka in Sri Lanka because any rouge can move with that cloth. Also I am sure that Lion will agree that we should ban “Saatakaya” as well because biggest thieves in Sri Lanka are moving freely wearing saatakaya and one of them is ruling the country. in my opinion they are the biggest threat to the nation. Also I am thinking whether to suggest to ban “kaha Sivru” because Criminals like Gaanu 5 Naanasaara, Akmeemana Dayaratna also take cover under “Kaha Sivra” and they are the biggest threat to the Buddhism.
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public / July 9, 2013
First of all who is Gota ? can someone point out how many incidents like this has happened in the Srilankan history ? and how many similar incidents have happened wearing the yellow robe ? currently we can see so many thugs and frauds misusing it, example the famous drunkard nanasra
we had no issues when the war was going on, but why now ? the BBS is paid huge some of money to make Muslims carry weapons until then they aint going to stop,
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