The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has accused the government of selling parts of Sri Lanka to different countries leading towards its destruction.
Stating that Sri Lanka has always been a free country, the Archbishop added, “We have never been slaves of any state.”
Commenting on the government’s proposal to build a bridge between India and Sri Lanka, the Archbishop said a referendum should be held in order to seek the people’s consent for such a move.
Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith emphasized that making such decisions without the public’s approval was wrong.
“By selling parts of our nation, Sri Lanka is bowing to other nations. The authorities are making various stupid decisions leading the country towards destruction. Having gained freedom, we now have to lose freedom,” he added.
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith made the remarks joining the Sunday Mass held at the National Basilica Church in Thewatte, Ragama on Sunday (Aug. 27). (NewsWire)
