ACJU warns of evil forces hijacking democratic people’s struggle

By Ifham Nizam

All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) yesterday said that considering the current state of unrest prevailing in the country, people should ensure that the democratic people’s struggle was not hijacked by evil forces.

ACJU General Secretary Ash Shaikh M. Akram Nooramith appealed to the public to remain calm during this critical situation and to avoid engaging in violence and damaging public property while urging the political leaders to convene Parliament without further delay and to establish political stability in the country.

He said the people, especially those involved in demonstrations, should ensure to conduct their protests and demonstrations in a peaceful manner, honouring the laws of the country while upholding democratic values, and refrain from all forms of violence and causing any damage to public and private properties.”

“As the forthcoming days are expected to be crucial, we kindly appeal to everyone to conduct themselves very calmly, and to maintain their respective religious values and avoid violence in order to ensure political stability is established in the country.”

He also said that as appealed by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters, they too appeal to the political leaders to convene the Parliament without further delay and to establish political stability in the country by providing an appropriate solution, acceptable to the people.”Also, during this crisis period, we kindly urge the political leaders to set aside differences and personal interests and engage in efforts considering the future and prosperity of our Motherland,” he added.