Distribution of donations starts at Welikanda

Donations of various kinds were distributed among the residents affected by terrorist attacks by the Patriotic National Movement. The first stage was started  28th of June 2006 at Welikanda Divisional Secretariat.  

Dry rations and kitchen utensils were distributed among 1000 families comprised of eight villages – Mahindagama, Menikdeniya, Nawamenikdeniya, Kadawathmaduwa, Kurulubedda, Nagestenna, Mithreegama and Ruwanpitiya in Welikanda DS Division.

In addition building materials were supplied to 10 families whose bread-winners died at the recent massacre by the Wanni Tigers. Some useful items for a group of home guards were also distributed. The total value of these items exceeded Rs 10 lakhs.

Addressing the gathering, the General Secretary of the PNM said the home guard service will be made a permanent service in the future and they should be ready to face the terrorists successfully. He also emphasized that the PNM will join hands with the security forces and the public until the terrorism is defeated.

The General Secretary further stated that all measures will be taken to provide allocations and relief for the residents and the home guards, in consultation with the Government.

The President of the PNM, Dr Gunadasa Amarasekera, National Organiser Senaratne de Silva, Social Affairs Secretary Dr Wasantha Bandara, Parliamentatian S K Subasinghe, Lawyer Raja Gunaratne and several other provincial council leaders  including officers of the Mahaweli Authority also participated in this event.

‘Oslo drama’ a plan organized earlier! Declare Norway as an enemy country!

[14th June 2006 - 15:15 S.L.T] Lankatruth report

The Patriotic National Movement points out that there is enough validation to confirm that Norway is an opponent of Sri Lanka. The PNM emphasizes that Norway is no more in a position to hold diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka.

The pioneers of the PNM at a media briefing held this morning (13) said that it was apparent from the Wanni Tigers’ behaviour at Oslo, it was not a sudden decision taken by them but as a result of a well-planned programme in advance. 

“Norwegian Government prepared Oslo talks to wash down blood stained clothes of the Tigers” – Wimal Weerawansa

Mr Weerawansa said that the Norwegian Government organized the Oslo discussions since it could not take Tigers alone to their country. He added that the Wanni Tigers acted according to a plan organized in advance rather than in an unforeseen situation.

Both the Tiger organization and the Norwegian Government was aware of the leader of the Government team prior to departure for Oslo discussions. But they did not oppose at that moment.

It is obvious that the Norwegian Government wanted to wash down blood-stained clothes of the Tigers. Announcing the talks were unsuccessful, Norwegian Minister Eric Solheim said this situation has arisen because of the ban on the Tiger Organisation by the European Union. At that moment also they acted in a way to cleanse the Tigers, said Mr Weerawansa.

If Norway is a legitimate facilitator they should have apologized the Sri Lankan Government on the situation and send the Tigers back home, he said. But at least they did not act to apologize on the issue. Instead they allowed the Tigers to challenge the sovereignty of the Sri Lankan Government from their country. 

The Norwegian Government has allowed the Tigers to convene their representatives of European countries to discuss in detail on their future plans. All the expenses also have been bored by the Norwegian Government.

Mr Wimal Weerawansa pointed out although the Norwegians used to do these envious acts secretly and trained the tigers secretly earlier, they are engaged in these activities openly now. Following the announcement by the Tigers that they will not participate in the discussions, the Tigers issued a six-page statement. This statement appears to have been drafted as a legal document which cannot be issued within one day. It is clear that this statement has been written based on an interim administration, said Mr Weerawansa.

At the same time the SLMM also has published another statement which should not have been done. It is written as an analysis on the Geneva talks. Hence such a statement should be issued for the second round of Geneva talks. These facts prove that both Tigers and the Norwegians are acting in an analogous manner.

According to the relevant report terrorist activities had begun with the assassination of Wigneshwaran in Trincomalee. Consequently they are trying to justify the claymore attacks against the security services, ‘pearl cruser’ attack and the suicide attack attempt on the Army Commander’s life by the Tigers. They have tried to cover up the attempt on the lives of 710 un-armed soldiers,

Mr Weerawansa added.

The report indicates that the security personnel were dead in military operations. But at every instance the security personnel died either while they were returning home or when on duty inside the bunkers. By this means also they have justified the terrorist attacks of the Tigers.

The SLMM report has cited that Sri Lanka is a country without a law and the Army should be made democratic. It is obvious that Norway is trying to show the world that the Army is killing without any restraint. In other worlds they are paving the way for the UN forces to interfere.

Commenting on the questionnaire forwarded by Solheim to both Government and the Tigers, Mr Weerawansa said that they have no right to present a similar document to an independent country and a terrorist organization. He questioned whether Norway is trying to compare Sri Lankan Government with a terrorist organization or Tiger terrorists with a sovereign state.

Localize the national problem which has been internationalized

– Dr Gunadasa Amarasekera

President of the PNM, Dr Gunadasa Amerasekera said that the national problem which has become an international problem unnecessarily to be freed and consider as an internal problem.

Dr Amarasekera further stated Norway pretending as a facilitator is engaged in a hoax. Norway is trying to give away the ‘Eelam’ by two ways. One is to offer them a confederation status while the other way is to intervene the UN peace-keeping force.  

Dr Amarasekera emphasized that in the circumstances the Government should take severe action taking firm decisions. He also urged that Norway should be removed acting as the facilitator in the national problem of Sri Lanka.  

He also emphasized that the Government should take steps to ban the Tiger Organization as a terrorist organization.

More than 300 terrorist affected villagers  are under threat from Tiger terrorists. Tiger terrorists are trying to create a situation that will force these people to leave their possessions and homes. The government has taken some measures to safeguard them, but have had to keep away from farming and they are no more able to earn their livelihood. If they leave their villages, the aim of the Tigers will be accomplished. 

Therefore the national duty lies with us to look after them Patriotic National Movement will be in the vanguard of this national campaign.

Make your contribution, in money, dry food, torches, torch batteries, raincoats, shoes for rough use ete. Before 10.06.2006.

Credit your financial donations to “Fund for safeguarding terrorist affected villagers threatened by terrorists” on Account No 078-1-001-2-3076757 of people’s Bank Borella Branch.

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The Patriotic National Movement has organized ‘bodhi poojas’  to invoke blessings on Army Commander Major General Sarath Fonseka and others who were injured at the brutal suicide bomb attack. Another purpose of this ‘poojas’ is to bless and boost the moral of security forces who have dedicated their service to defend the country from terrorism.

These ‘poojas’ will he held on the 6^th Saturday island-wide.

A new organization called “Alliance for Protection of Rights of the People in the East” (APRPE) has been formed with the initiative of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM). The inaugural meeting of this organisation was held at ‘Savsiripaya’ yesterday morning (22).

This meeting was convened by the PNM for which its Co-President Parliamentarian Mr Wimal Weerawansa and the Co-Secretary Dr Gunadasa Amarasekera participated with several political parties..

The meeting was attended by representatives of 7 political parties.

It was the view of the representatives that the North and the East should be separated and they should remain as two separate provinces.

The organisation was unanimous in its decision that, Eastern Province should be separated from the Northern Province. As such, APRPE was founded to apprise the people in the country and protect the rights of the people in the Eastern Province.

The organisation decided to act against threats to the people in the East, abductions and killings. It was the view of the representatives of political parties that although the Indo-Lanka agreement of 1987 was signed against the will of people, alleging that it was to solve the problems of the Tamils it was not an effective agreement.

The alliance of political parties convened by PNM comprised of SLFP, JVP, PNM, National Congress, TMVP (Thamileela Makkal Viduthalar Pulikal lead by Karuna Amman) and United Democratic Organization.

Invitations had been extended to UNP, MEP, JHU, Sinhala Jathike Sangamaya and National United Alliance. But their inability to attend the meeting due to prior engagements was informed.

The representatives agreed to take several measures to get the East separated from the North. They consented not to act as individual parties but as APRPE, a united body in achieving the goal of separating the East from the North.

The second ‘De Nethsara’ library of the Patriotic National Movement will be opened at 10 a.m. on 19th February 2006 at Kandagodella, Devinuwara in Matara District. The first library of its kind was opened In Ambalantota recently. These libraries are built to benefit the public who were affected by the tsunami national calamity which paralyzed these areas.

 This ‘De Nethsara’ library was built by the funds provided by the ‘New Zealand our strength’ movement. The Co-Chairman of the Movement Mr Wimal Weerawansa and the Co-secretaries Dr Gunadasa Amarasekera and Mr Buddadasa Withanachchi will grace the occasion.

Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero, former Foreign Minister late Mr. Laxman Kadirgamar, Reputed Executive Chef Mr. Pubilis Silva and Reputed journalist Mr. Keerthi Warnakulasuriya were felicitated for the service they have done for Sri Lanka at the 2nd National Convention of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium 0n 31st January 2006

Ven. Dhambara amila Thero, Chief Sanghanayake of four Korales of Raigam, Salpita, Hewagam and Pasyodunrata was presented the receptacle containing award of acclamation by Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, Joint Secretary of PNM amidst beating of drums and blowing of conch shell.

Ms. Kadirgamar accepted from Prof. Malani Andagama, National Council Member of PNM, the title ‘Sri Lankabhimani Puthra’ conferred on former Foreign Minister late Laxman Kadirgamar.

Reputed executive Chef Mr. Pubilis Silva was conferred with the title ‘Da Abhimani Puthra’ and it was presented by Prof. Walter Marasinghe. Reputed journalist Mr. Keerthi Warnakulasuriya too was conferred with the title of ‘Da Abhimani Puthra’ and it was presented by Prof. Upali Jayasekera, Treasurer of PNM.

Patriotic National Movement (PNM) has announced that its 2nd General convention will be held at Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on 31st January, 2006 at 3.00 p.m.

Members of PNM from all over the country will participate at this summit where many decisions regarding the country would be taken.

The convention is open to the public.

‘Denethsara’ for tsunami children

‘Denethsara’ a library for the children affected by the tsunami was declared open at Ambalanthota on 29th January, 2005 at 10.00 a.m.

The library for children built by Patriotic National Movement (PNM) and New Zealand-Sri Lanka solidarity movement was declared open by the founder members of PNM.

Libraries from us for new settlements!

If a community center or a library exists in the new settlements, the sons and daughters from tsunami devastated areas could use it to make their lives complete and brighten their future.

We have organized the constructions of these libraries and community centers so that every one of you can make your contribution.

The area of the library/community center we have planned is thousand square feet.

Basically we have designed two types of buildings.

According to present estimates it costs Rs.1857.14 and Rs.1497.68 respectively to complete one square feet of plan area in two types of buildings.

You can contribute to construct as much square feet as you can. We will arrange to display a record of your contributions in every library/community center.

We should give our best to children even in a disaster

Up to now all the relief activities organized by various organizations  have failed to recognize the vulnerability of children to develop psychiatric disorders resulting from mental trauma. There are more than 200,000 displaced in the coastal areas.

Therefore we have launched a program to improve the psychological status as well as the physical well being of children living in camps. We are in need of  Reading Books, drawing books, painting kits, all kinds of toys, small sport items, small music instruments, children cloths, carpets, school bags, sweets –etc.

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Protest against Tiger terrorism

 Invitation to all patriotic Sri Lankans

Arrangements have been made by the Patriotic National Movement to stage a huge protest campaign against savage Tiger terrorism at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on 10th December which happens to be the International Human Rights Day bringing all Sri Lankan Patriots domiciled in Europe into unity for this cause.

A bus bound to the venue will leave Rome and Sri Lankan Patriots willing to participate at this event can contact us on the following telephone numbers.

06 30609546, 339 6386214, 328 3265937, 339 4648309, 338 3408988, 333 3981793

French Branch Organization of the Patriotic National Movement will also participate at this event.

The organisation " Sri Lankans for Undivided Motherland " extends a warm invitation to all Sri Lankan expatriates to be present on this occasion in the name of our beloved Motherland.

 " Sri Lankans for Undivided Motherland "- Italy

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Galle District Convention of the Patriotic National Movement

The first of a series of District Conventions scheduled to be held on the theme, “Freedom for Motherland & Dignity for the Nation” by the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) was held in Galle on 24^th May, 2004. The convention held to awaken the Nation and defend the Motherland was chaired by Ven. Galle Saradha Thera, incumbent of Paramananda Raja Maha Viharaya and retired teacher of Mahinda College, Galle.

Ven. Elle Gunawansha Thera, Ven. Dr. Wilegoda Ariyadeva Thera, Prof. Upali Jayasekera, Dr. K.M.Wasanthe Bandara, Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, Media person Vinnie Hettigoda, Cinema Artist Cyril Wickremage, Renowned Artist  Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi and Mr. Senaratne de Silva of the Executive Committee of PNM participated at the Galle District Convention.

The following were elected as the District Council members for the Galle District  branch of the PNM.

1.     Dr. Namal Gamage (Specialist Physician)

2.     Mr. Jothiratne Kadirahetti (Lawyer)

3.     Mr. S.S.Kahanda ( Chief Engineer – Southern Province)

4.     D.S.P.K. Wellangiriya ( Electrical Superintendent)

5.     Dr. Dayananda Udalamaththe

6.     Mr. S.O.N. de Silva

7.     Mr. Kithsiri Kahaduwa (Owner – Mister Hop)

8.     The Principal of Imaduwa National School

9.     The Principal of Sumangala College, Hikkaduwa

10.    Ven. Wanduramba Sumana Thera

11.    Dr. Ranjith Dharmakeerthi

12.    Mr. Pemasiri Wakwella ( owner – Little Lanka)

13.    The Principal, Zahira College, Ginthota  

 14.    Ven. Galle Sri Saradha Thera 

Mr. Wimal Weerawanse, Member of the Executive Committee of PNM and Member of Parliament addressing the convention said the UNP government during its tenure of two years had dragged the country to the brink of disaster by betraying it economically, politically and culturally to foreigners. If the UNP was allowed to continue their regime for the rest of their period of five years they would have betrayed the country to LTTE terrorists and complete their tenure by getting a seat in the UNO for the terrorists. PNM came forward at this juncture to drive away the UNP and protect the Motherland from the vicious clutches of the terrorists said Mr. Weerawanse.

Defeating the puppet regime of pro-imperialist Ranil Wickremasinghe was a victory for the patriotic forces said Mr.Weerawanse. Establishing a Government of patriotic forces on the 2^nd of April to fulfill the aspirations of the masses by driving away the traitors who had capitulated to the imperialists and putting forward a policy statement without any mention of a federal element of devolution of power are the victories of patriotic forces added Mr. Weerawanse. PNM, as a strong mass movement, taught Ranil Wickremasinghe, a shrewd campaigner politically, a lesson for trying to rule without fulfilling the wishes of the masses said Mr.Weerawanse adding that the National Movement of this country, which gives leadership to PNM, is ready to teach the same lesson to anyone who would try to follow the footpath of Wickremasinghe and his lackeys.

The Convention was also addressed by Executive Committee Members of PNM Ven. Elle Gunawanshe Thera, Ven. Dr. Wilegoda Ariyadeva, Dr.Gunadasa Amarasekera and Renowned Artist Buddhadsa Vithanachchi. The convention was attended by a large gathering including Executive Committee Members of PNM.

EC of the PNM appoints three Committees

The National Executive Council of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) has appointed three committees at its second meeting held on 25^th January, 2004.  

The three committees appointed are Committee for National question and State programme, Committee for the awakening of a National economy and the Committee for Cultural awakening. 

Former Commissioner of Cooperatives Mr. P.M. Dissanayake has been appointed as the convener of Committee for National question and State programme, Prof. Granville Dharmawardene is the convener of the Committee for the Awakening of National Economy and Mr. Bandula Gunasekera is the convener of the committee for cultural awakening. 

PNM holds Inaugural Convention on 3rd February

More Intellectuals Participated for National Executive council of the PNM

The inaugural session of the National Executive Council of the Patriotic National Movement was held on 4th January, 2004 at 10.00 a.m. at BMICH.

At the invitation of the founding organizing committee the following intellectuals too participated at the sessions.

Rev. Dr. Vilegod Ariyadeva, Senior lecturer of University of Ruhuna, Mr. Raja Wanasundra, Retd. Judge of the Supreme Court and Former Acting Chief Justice, Prof. Somaratne Balasuriya, Prof. Walter Marasinghe, Prof. Upali Jayasekera, Prof. Kamal Karunanayake, Dr. Granville Dharmawardene, Ms. Anula Wijesundara, Specialist doctor, Buddadasa Galappaththi, eminent artist,  Vinnie Hsettigoda, media person, Wijedasa Rajapakse, Presidents Counsel, Bandula Gunsekera, Lawyer, Nevil Ladduwahetti, engineer, P.K.Dissanayake, Sirisaman Wijethunga, P.N.Meegaswatte, Wasanthe Jayasinghe, Sathischandra Dharmasiri, Senaratne De Silva, S.A.M. Fausz and Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi,eminent artist.

Rev. Elle Gunawanshe Thero, Rev. Dhambara Amila Thero, Wimal Weerawansa, Member of Parliament, Gunadasa Amarasekera, eminent author, Arjuna Ranathunge, Member of Parliament, Anura Dissanayake, Member of Parliament, Piyal Parakrama, environmentalist, Dr. Chandana Abeyratne, Dr. Wansanthe Bandara aprticipated at this session.

The session lasted for more than three hours and it was unanimously decided to formulate a parogramme of action for the New Year.

The National Executive Council of the PNM has decided to launch protests against the laws that enable to sell lands to foreigners, a movement to act as teetotalism against the process of ruining the country with alcoholism and a gigantic programme against the declining of culture. To realize these it has been decided to establish sub-committees within the next few weeks.

The attention of the National Executive Council of the PNM was drawn towards the expansion of Christian fundamentalist cliques and the religious conflicts that would be created as a result of it. It was decided that any attempt to create conflicts between Buddhist or Catholic or Christians should be prevented by all means and a united movement of Buddhists, Catholics, Christians, Hindu and all religions against the invasion of these fundamentalist cliques should be established. It was emphasized that it is the necessity of the foreign forces to divide the country on religious basis and the country should not be allowed to get entrapped in this snare.

Since, the National Executive Council meets again at the end of January; it was decided to frame a plan of action relevant to these proposals at that session. It was also decided to hold the Convention of the Patriotic National Movement which is scheduled to be held in February in a grand scale.

PNM Demands the President to take action against "Athurugiriya Betrayal"

The PNM has organized a Protest March on 16^th December, demanding the President to arrest and bring to justice Ranil Wickremasinghe, the Prime Minister, Tilak Marapane, Former Minister of Defence, John Amaratunga, former Minister of Interior Affairs, Kulasiri Udugampola, Superintendent of Police, Col. Padmasiri Udugampola of SL Army and others who have been found responsible for the ‘Athurugiriya Betrayal’ by the Presidential Commission.

The Protest March under PNM leadership has started from Pettah Bodhiya  and proceeded to President’s House where a memorandum has handed over to the President. Former Prime minister Mr. Rathnasiri Wickramanayake has accepted the Memorandum at the President’s House.

Representatives of Patriotic National Movement (PNM) meet Indian High Commissioner

The representatives of Patriotic National Movement (PNM), Rev. Elle Gunwanshe Thero, Mr. Gunadasa Amarasekera, Renowned Author, Mr. Wimal Weerawanshe, Member of Parliament and Mr. Arjuna Ranathunge, Member of Parliament met the Indian High Commissioner at 10.00 a.m. on 11^th December 2003).

At this discussion how India could mediate in the present crisis in Sri Lanka was discussed. At the end of the discussion the representatives of PNM handed over a special memorandum to the Indian High Commissioner.