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Sumanthiran Accuses Police of Bias Over Thaiyiddy Vihara Road Dispute ...
Former parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran has accused Sri Lankan police of obstructing the enforcement of the law due to pressure from Sinhala Buddhist clergy, alleging institutional bias in handling a विवाद over the Thaiyiddy Tissa Vihara in Jaffna. His remarks followed proceedings at the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court, where police sought an order to prevent the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha from reclaiming a public road within the temple’s premises. Sumanthiran appeared on behalf of the Pradeshiya Sabha’s Chairman and Secretary. The disputed road, Bhavani Road, is owned by the local council but has reportedly been blocked by fencing erected by the temple administration. Police argued in court that reopening the road could lead to a breach of peace. However, Sumanthiran said the council was acting lawfully to remove the obstruction and restore public access. He criticized the police stance, stating that authorities should act against those violating the law rather than those enforcing it. Referring to complaints by the temple’s chief incumbent, Sumanthiran questioned the source of potential unrest. He suggested that claims of possible disturbances implied that opposition to the law’s implementation was being used as justification to block it. Sumanthiran further alleged that police actions reflected a “Sinhala-Buddhist supremacist mindset,” claiming that officers were reluctant to act against Buddhist clergy. He added that legal action would be taken against any attempts to interfere with the lawful duties of the local council. You Might Be Interested In Thailand: Insurgents, Despite Promises, Again Attack Civilians Bhutan Ordains 265 Women as Full Buddhist Monastics, Marking Historic Milestone India Gifts Buddha Relics to Russia’s Kalmykia, Strengthening Cultural and Spiritual Ties Shaolin Temple’s New “Buddhist 996” Work Schedule Sparks Monks’ Resignations Buddhist Leaders Unite to Demand Full Control of Mahabodhi Temple Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Urges Unity and Inheritance at Tibetan Religious Conference Close Denise Miller Denise Miller is an associate editor of ourbuddhismworld. She graduated from Oxford University and has long been committed to promoting Buddhist wisdom and popularizing Buddhist knowledge. Through concise, pure and touching words, she hopes to guide more readers into the world of Buddhism and feel inner peace and enlightenment. In her editing work, she upholds a respectful, compassionate and truthful attitude, and strives to keep the t...
Sumanthiran slams police over Thaiyiddy Tissa Vihara issue
The widespread torrential rains currently experienced countrywide are expected to provide significant financial relief to the debt-ridden Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) by sharply increasing hydroelectric power generation and reducing dependence on costly thermal and coal-powered electricity generation, power sector officials said yesterday. Senior engineers of the CEB told The Island the rapid rise in water levels in major catchment areas and reservoirs had already strengthened hydropower generation capacity across the country. Officials of the Irrigation Department confirmed that 33 reservoirs are presently spilling following continuous heavy rainfall over several parts of the island. Among the major reservoirs spilling are Rajanganaya, Lunugamwehera, Weheragala, Deduru Oya, Nalanda and Wemedilla reservoirs, while several spill gates have been opened to release excess water due to heavy inflows into the catchment systems. An Irrigation Department engineer said catchment areas linked to the Mahaweli, Kala Oya and southern river basins had received exceptionally heavy rainfall over the past several days. “The inflows are extremely high. Reservoir capacities are increasing rapidly and this is highly beneficial for irrigation, water supply and hydroelectric generation,” the official said. CEB engineers explained that the increase in reservoir storage levels would enable the Board to maximise hydroelectricity generation from major hydropower stations linked to the Mahaweli and Laxapana systems. A senior CEB engineer said hydropower remained the cheapest electricity source available to Sri Lanka. “Hydro generation costs are minimal compared to thermal generation. Once reservoirs fill up, we can considerably reduce expensive oil-based thermal generation,” the engineer said. According to power sector estimates, hydroelectricity generation costs remain below Rs. 5 per unit, whereas coal-fired electricity generation costs range between approximately Rs. 18 and Rs. 25 per unit depending on international coal prices and exchange rate fluctuations. Diesel and furnace oil-powered thermal generation are significantly more expensive, costing between Rs. 40 and Rs. 70 per unit. CEB officials said the prevailing rainy conditions were therefore producing enormous savings for the financially-strained utility. Daily electricity demand currently fluctuates between 45 million and 50 million units. One unit equal 1 kWh. One million units 1 GWh. Energy sector estimates indicate ...
Sumanthiran Accuses Police Of Buddhist Bias In Jaffna -
Sumanthiran has accused Sri Lankan police of acting with a "Sinhala-Buddhist supremacist mindset" over the disputed Thaiyiddy Tissa Vihara road issue in Jaffna. Former parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran alleged that police were attempting to prevent the implementation of the law because of fear of Sinhala Buddhist clergy.
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Former MP M. A. Sumanthiran, PC, has accused the police of attempting to prevent the enforcement of the law out of fear of the Sinhala Buddhist clergy, alleging that officers were acting under a "Sinhala-Buddhist supremacist mindset" in relation to the controversial Thaiyiddy Tissa Vihara issue in Jaffna, Tamil Guardian reported.
