President at National War Heroes day

The War Heroes Day to pay tribute to brave soldiers of the Security Forces who continue to defend the motherland at the expense of their lives, was celebrated in Colombo under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Sri Jayawardenapura Parliament grounds yesterday. The Army band provided the melody to the theme song on war heroes after the President unveiled the plaque that speaks of the bravery of the Security Forces and the Police. The climax of the occasion followed with the opening of the Ranaviru Monument where names of all war heroes, who fought for the country remain inscribed.
"I ask all political parties including the opposition, and various other organizations not to betray the victory we have won as a nation. If anyone tries to destroy this, it would amount to destroying a great mansion built upon the aspirations of the people," said President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his address at the National War Heroes Day celebrations at Sri Jayawardenapura - Kotte, today (June 07).

He called upon the people to "look at the great commitment and sacrifice of our troops, and calmly and courageously extend all your support to the security forces, the police and the government."

The President also said that today even innocent children who know nothing of race, ethnicity or caste are being attacked by terrorists. The unarmed and innocent civilians are attacked. The terrorists are trying to get us entrapped. They are trying to provoke the people, fan communalism and benefit by it. The terrorists have plenty of time to plot how they can delay the day our troops move into Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu. That is their great need. We have the need to give the Tami people in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu their democratic rights, as we did for the people in the East. But because the terrorists do not want that, they seek to create trouble in other areas and gain time to their advantage.

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[pathum19]

Well said Mr President.. We all are with you. You are the only leader who sense the feelings of People of Sri Lanka..

[picdan85]

APE RATE NAYAKAYATA JAYA WEWA.

[blkgtir]

why the army didnt kill ranil ? he is lke prabas brother

[eranamar]

never in my whole life i have respected a sri lankan leader,, But Mr. President you came and changed that, not only you have gained respect but you are a role model to millions of Sri Lankan,,, we are blessed to have a true bhumi putra like you.. Long live king Mahinda!

[dileepax]

GOD SAVE THE KING

[seyaana]

mahahida rajapaksha is real sinhala.only he can rebult mother srilanka. god bless to our army soldiers.

[tharusihin]

Well said Mr President. We r glad to have a brave leader like you.

[nikattalawela]

jaya wewa.api oba samagai.obata dalada samidu pihitai.ayu boho wewa!