KUMAR DE SILVA

“What would be a better day than a day like the thrice hallowed Vesak Poya day for all Sri Lankans to reflect on Peace and Non-violence? Every religion espouses these concepts. They are perennial and have stood the test of time. Yes we have seen violent struggles, very bloody at times, in both our pre and post-independence history. The violence of the past few days is still damp in our minds. The gains from violence however are very short-lived. This has been proved time and again over years. Sri Lanka is today at a very critical juncture in her 74 year old post Independence history. Every single one of us has a role to play as Sri Lanka charters her journey into a hopefully economically better future. We too hold ourselves accountable for the state of our nation. Let us consciously choose and tread the path of peace and non-violence. Therein lies great strength, great power.”