Motherland must be secured from terrorism: President

• Says the sorrow that has engulfed the nation since the Easter Sunday attacks must be transformed into strength to eliminate terrorism
  
   

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said the great sorrow that had engulfed the hearts of all Sri Lankans due to the Easter Sunday attacks should turn into a strength to eliminate terrorism from the country.  

The President also emphasised that as a nation all must unite under one flag with a firm determination and courage to establish peace in the country, while eliminating terrorism with the heart-breaking memories faced by all on that date. President Sirisena made these remarks addressing the May Day celebrations held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo, President’s Media said in a statement.      

This May Day celebration was organised by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Trade Union Federation and members of the party, including senior leaders of the party participated on this occasion.    

Also, left-wing party leaders, including Nawa Sama Samaja Party Leader Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Mahajana Eksath Peramuna Leader Dinesh Gunawardena, Lanka Sama Samaja Party Leader Prof. Tissa Vitharana, Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya General Secretary Leslie Devendra, leaders of trade unions and representatives participated on this occasion.

During this event, the President emphasised that he will fulfil the task of eliminating terrorism from the country, even if he has to put his life at risk for the betterment of the country and its citizens.   

President Sirisena said that the safety of every Sri Lankan has already been established. In addition, he said that the security forces have implemented island-wide security measures. Foreign expertise was also used for these programs. 

The President further stated that steps are being taken to prevent this type of tragedy and to take appropriate action in the future. And also, he said that he received the interim report of the committee appointed by him two weeks ago. Then, the President said that he is going to discuss that matter with the Attorney General tomorrow and take immediate necessary action.

The President also said that all working citizens in this country, members of trade unions and all other people in the country should unite with the task of building a peaceful country and consolidating the national security.  

SLFP Senior Deputy President former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and SLFP General Secretary MP Dayasiri Jayasekara, United People Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary MP Mahinda Amaraweera and SLFP National Organiser Duminda Dissanayake and senior members of the Party also participated in this event.