President calls for restraint
[02 Nov 2000]

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga appealed to the nation to act with restraint and not be deceived by the acts of violence, which are committed by groups acting in collaboration with the LTTE.



Addressing the nation on national television and radio on Tuesday, the President asked the Tamil and Muslim community not to be deceived by acts of violence and also added “ we exhort all people of this country not to get agitated or provoked by the malicious efforts of opportunistic individuals.”

“ Despite the killing of the Chief Incumbent of the Dimbulagala Raja Maha Viharaya, bombing of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, there were various malevolent elements who attempted to incite the people in connivance with opposition politicians and we were able to successfully avert a possible crisis following the people acting with wisdom and restraint,” she said.

“ It is now clear that the LTTE and certain ultra nationalist groups are conspiring against the government in Bindunuwewa, in Nuwara Eliya and Colombo. We have taken all steps to prevent this situation,” the President said.

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