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President vows to prevent racist divisions
Daily FT
|November 24, 2025
Seeks collective support for ‘Sri Lanka Day’ celebration Party leaders and representatives welcome initiative, commending effort to create an inclusive national celebration
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PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday reaffirmed that every citizen must have the freedom to live with dignity while respecting all religious and cultural identities, stressing that the Government will not allow the country to fall into any form of racist trap.
He extended an open invitation to all political parties to support the Government's efforts to strengthen unity and communal harmony.
The President made these remarks during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat to brief representatives of Tamil and Muslim Opposition parties on preparations for the upcoming ‘Sri Lanka Day’, scheduled for December.
The President described ‘Sri Lanka Day’ as a national initiative designed to bring together all communities, promote mutual understanding, and build a peaceful and harmonious nation.
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