Not enough destroying mosques, now President intruding into mosque affairs too – Azad Salley

(Lanka-e-News-03.June.2014, 11.55PM) National unity alliance (NUA) leader Azad Salley PC member questioned , how was it possible to launch attacks on the Muslim religious places in the high security zones of Colombo and Ratmalana.

Salley added , an attempt was made to set fire to the Ratmalana mosque, and fecal matter was delivered to the Chatham street mosque. If such activities can take place within the security zones, he warned attacks may be launched on the airport in the Ratmalana security zone and the official residence of the President too. 

Salley made these comments when addressing a media briefing yesterday. Speaking further , he said , the government is alleging the issue has been resolved , and the opposition is attempting to rouse it again. We have no reason whatsoever to arouse this issue , Salley pointed out.

When CCTV cameras have been installed across the country , the mosques situated in the high security zones coming under attack without let or hindrance is something most intriguing and perplexing , Salley pointed out. It is a big question mark , how the people can expect security in this climate in Sri Lanka .

We staged a hartal recently only to make everyone know fully well of the situation truly. The government on the other hand distributed hand bills among all mosques against this campaign. The worst part of it is , these had been distributed by members of the forces , based on reports reaching us.

The President had taken action to appoint members to the trustee board of the mosques according to his wishes.

It is a matter for deep regret that assistance of a useless and purposeless individual who is taken along by the President during his foreign tours is being enlisted to appoint members to the mosque board.

The President while having not stopped the attacks on mosques has also commenced intruding into the internal affairs of the mosque. Utilizing an individual for these matters who has not even a proper education is something most deplorable from the point of view of the Muslims. 

Until now , the trustee boards of the mosques were appointed with the participation of the Muslims of the area. However , the President had told his crony , that SLFP members be appointed to the board of the Dewatagaha mosque, Salley related with concern .