President upholds right of religious belief  
[Wednesday, March 21, 2007 - 8.25 GMT]   

At the Progress Review Meeting of the Ministry of Religious Affairs held yesterday (20) at Temple Trees, Colombo, President Mahinda Rajapaksa assured all citizens that he is committed to safeguard their right to hold any religious belief and practice their religion without hindrances.
  
“Any person belonging to any community has the right to live freely in any part of the country.  There will be no discrimination on racial, religious or caste differences and development programmes will be implemented so that the benefits will be distributed equitably among all citizens,” he stated.
  
Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Muslim pilgrims visiting places of religious worship in foreign lands will be provided with adequate security and other facilities, he said. It was also disclosed that arrangements would be made by Mihin Lanka Airways to provide subsidized air tickets to the pilgrims.






  
 

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Last Updated Date: March 21, 2007 - 8.25 GMT